Synonyms of nuptial

nuptial 1 of 2

adjective

ˈnəp-shəl 

as in marital

of or relating to marriage

newlyweds still in a state of nuptial bliss

Synonyms & Similar Words

• marital
• wedded
• conjugal
• matrimonial
• married
• connubial
• bridal
• prenuptial
• spousal
• wifely
• matched
• engaged
• mated
• betrothed
• pledged
• espoused
• committed
• promised
• affianced

nuptial

2 of 2

noun

as in wedding

usually nuptials plural a ceremony in which two people are united in matrimony

their nuptials will take place at the university chapel

Synonyms & Similar Words

• wedding
• marriage
• bridal
• espousal
• matrimony
• wedlock
• union
• match

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of nuptial

Adjective

While many of the headlines surrounding Swift this summer have largely focused on her impending wedding with Travis Kelce, her non-nuptial activities have been very country forward. — Jon Blistein, Rolling Stone, 29 June 2026

Famous guests who will reportedly attend the post-nuptial party include Elton John, Charli XCX, Mark Ronson, and Donatella Versace. — Sharareh Drury, Entertainment Weekly, 2 June 2026

Noun

The nuptials of Jack Karaszewski and Danica Kleinknecht occasioned the big debut. — Hattie Lindert, Pitchfork, 14 Oct. 2026

The director of the FBI and his longtime girlfriend, country western singer Alexis Wilkins, announced their looming nuptials on social media over the weekend. — Emily St. Martin, Los Angeles Times, 6 Oct. 2026