matrimonial

adjective

mat·​ri·​mo·​nial ˌma-trə-ˈmō-nē-əl How to pronounce matrimonial (audio)
-nyəl
: of or relating to marriage, the married state, or married persons
matrimonially adverb

Examples of matrimonial in a Sentence

she plans to focus on matrimonial concerns after she's established in her career
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Jacob Elordi plays Dorrigo Evans’ younger self, stumbling into an engagement with a girlfriend from a wealthy family (Olivia DeJonge) while falling in love with his uncle’s wife Amy (Odessa Young), a bohemian youngster who has clearly done some regrettable matrimonial stumbling herself. Stephanie Bunbury, Deadline, 15 Feb. 2025 Destined for streaming on Prime Video (like so many comedies these days), this matrimonial romp stars Will Ferrell and Reese Witherspoon. Esther Zuckerman, IndieWire, 29 Jan. 2025 Related Articles Gomez, who is currently engaged to producer and music artist Benny Blanco, finished her matrimonial look with her marquis diamond engagement ring, which is estimated to have cost around $200,000, according to the diamond experts from United Kingdom retailer Steven Stone. Marissa Muller, WWD, 4 Jan. 2025 Georgia, a matrimonial attorney, was unable to work between the date of the accident and April 1, 2023. Ars Technica, 30 Sep. 2024 See All Example Sentences for matrimonial

Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of matrimonial was in the 15th century

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“Matrimonial.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/matrimonial. Accessed 3 Mar. 2025.

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