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nuptial

adjective

Synonyms and Antonyms of nuptial

of or relating to marriage
  • newlyweds still in a state of nuptial bliss
Synonyms of nuptial

conjugal, connubial, marital, married, matrimonial, wedded
Words Related to nuptial

espoused, matched, mated

bridal, prenuptial

spousal, wifely

affianced, betrothed, committed, engaged, pledged, promised
Antonyms of nuptial

nonmarital

nuptial

noun

Synonyms and Antonyms of nuptial

usually nuptials plural a ceremony in which two people are united in matrimony
  • their nuptials will take place at the university chapel
Synonyms of nuptial

bridal, espousal, marriage, wedding
Words Related to nuptial

match, matrimony, wedlock

union

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