betrothed
adjective
, -ˈtrȯtht\
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betrothed
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Synonyms & Antonyms for betrothed
Synonyms: Adjective
affianced, bespoke (also bespoken) [dialect], engaged, promised [chiefly dialect]
Synonyms: Noun
Antonyms: Adjective
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Examples of betrothed in a Sentence
Noun
he gazed lovingly at his betrothed throughout the dinnerRecent Examples on the Web: Adjective
In Nazareth, a city in the northern region of Galilee, a young girl named Mary was betrothed to Joseph, of the house of David. — National Geographic, "Mary and Joseph were tested by a miracle. An angel saved them.," 9 May 2019 Megan’s brother, the comedian John Reynolds, officiated the ceremony, which, suffice to say, induced guests and the betrothed to tears of laughter. — Tara Lamont-djite, Harper's BAZAAR, "When Megan Met Henry: A Very British Wedding in Brooklyn," 11 Mar. 2019 In the 1700s, simple poesy rings were popular in Europe, while in New England, Puritan men—shunning frivolous rings—were thought to have given thimbles to their betrothed (though women often cut off the tops and wore them as rings anyway). — Virginia Van Zanten, Vogue, "The Best Celebrity Engagement Rings of All Time," 6 Aug. 2018 Alrosa, the mining company, is mounting a campaign to tell the tale of its stones’ journeys from mines deep beneath the ground on to the fingers of betrothed couples around the world. — Andrew E. Kramer, New York Times, "A Diamond Giant Plays Up Its Russian Ties to Appeal to Americans," 11 July 2018 That's not what makes Pete Davidson's recent excursion with his betrothed, Ariana Grande, to the cosmetics boutique such a clear reflection that this is no fly-by-night infatuation. — Marci Robin, Allure, "Pete Davidson Accompanied Ariana Grande to Sephora, So Yes, Their Love Is Real," 1 July 2018 Get into the habit of good posture (no one wants to be memorialized as a hunchback walking down the aisle), and maybe ask your betrothed to snap some portraits to put you at ease in front of the lens. — Lili Göksenin, Vogue, "How To Look Good In Wedding Photos—The Definitive Insider's Guide," 23 June 2018 Hello, everyone who is not my betrothed, please consider loving this. — Kenzie Bryant, Vanities, "Instagram, Divorce, and the Modern Busybody’s Secret Weapon," 8 June 2018 With the royal wedding happening in a little more than one month, Meghan Markle fever is at an all-time high, with everything the former Suits actor or her betrothed Prince Harry doing becoming international news. — Melissa Minton, Allure, "The Internet Is Not Here for This Article on Meghan Markle's "Single Gray Hair"," 5 Apr. 2018Recent Examples on the Web: Noun
Meanwhile, a troop of ever-so-proper Dragoon Guards returns to town, and the soldiers are bemused to find all their betrotheds besotted with this fancified fop. — Sam Hurwitt, The Mercury News, "Review: ‘Patience’ not Gilbert and Sullivan’s best, but still worthy," 10 Feb. 2017These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'betrothed.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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betrothed
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