Synonyms of matrimony

matrimony

noun

ˈma-trə-ˌmō-nē 

as in marriage

a union representing a special kind of social and legal partnership between two people

we intend to be joined in matrimony until "death do us part"

Synonyms & Similar Words

• marriage
• match
• wedlock
• relationship
• conjugality
• connubiality
• monogamy
• bigamy
• polygamy
• cohabitation
• engagement
• remarriage
• intermarriage
• miscegenation
• polygyny
• polyandry
• commitment
• proposal
• promise
• betrothal
• attachment
• mixed marriage
• civil union
• domestic partnership
• espousal
• pledge
• troth
• common-law marriage
• hand

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• divorce
• separation
• annulment

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of matrimony

Although their relationship has evolved and comes with its challenges, the couple both still enjoy being married and tell ESSENCE why matrimony is a commitment that’s worthwhile for them. —Elizabeth Ayoola, Essence, 21 Feb. 2025

As the daughter of King Henry VIII, whose six marriages reshaped the monarchy and led to England’s break from the Catholic Church, Elizabeth may have been wary of matrimony. —Janine Henni, People.com, 1 Feb. 2025

Whether adorable, touching, or surprising, these magical moments of matrimony are memories to last a lifetime for the brides and everyone who witnessed them. —Ronnie Li, USA TODAY, 7 Dec. 2024

High society doyenne Julia (Kina Kantor) is exhausted by pretending to adore Fred (Michael Barrett Austin) after five long years of matrimony. —Karen D'souza, The Mercury News, 25 Oct. 2024