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

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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

Grace’s second ring entered the picture after the couple got engaged, and it’s widely debated whether it was planned or a more spontaneous addition to her nuptial jewels. — Alyssa Modos, PEOPLE, 7 May 2026

With the nuptial season fast approaching, this can also be styled as a wedding guest dress. — Caroline Hughes, Travel + Leisure, 29 Apr. 2026

Noun

Before their July 18 nuptials, the couple got married during a legal ceremony in the groom’s native Australia, per Vogue. — Hannah Sacks, PEOPLE, 30 July 2026

The nuptials were seemingly plagued with issues; before the ceremony, Diana spilled perfume on her wedding gown, according to her makeup artist Barbara Daly. — Hannah Malach, InStyle, 29 July 2026