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单词 nuptials
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nuptial

1 of 2

adjective

nup·​tial ˈnəp-shəl How to pronounce nuptial (audio)
-chəl,
nonstandard
-shə-wəl How to pronounce nuptial (audio)
nonstandard
-chə-wəl How to pronounce nuptial (audio)
1
: of or relating to marriage or the marriage ceremony
nuptial vows
nuptial bliss
2
: characteristic of or occurring in the breeding season
nuptial flight

nuptial

2 of 2

noun

: marriage, wedding
usually used in plural
… preparations were instantly commenced for the approaching nuptials. W. H. Prescott

Synonyms

Adjective

  • conjugal
  • connubial
  • marital
  • married
  • matrimonial
  • wedded

Noun

  • bridal
  • espousal
  • marriage
  • wedding
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Example Sentences

Adjective newlyweds still in a state of nuptial bliss Noun their nuptials will take place at the university chapel
Recent Examples on the Web
Adjective
More juicy tidbits in the RHOP season 7 trailer include Robyn Dixon exploring a pre-nuptial agreement with Juan and what appears to be a slew of borderline infidelity accusations against Dillard Basset's husband, Chris. Joey Nolfi, EW.com, 6 Sep. 2022 The giddy newlyweds don't plan to honeymoon right away and will instead relish in post-nuptial bliss. Aili Nahas, Peoplemag, 6 Sep. 2022 Knight and Rodriguez join a growing list of pop culture figures who have kept their nuptial news quiet. Los Angeles Times, 26 Aug. 2022 For brides-to-be, this periwinkle pair can be your something blue; for non-nuptial occasions, Margaux also carries black and key lime green. Halie Lesavage, Harper's BAZAAR, 22 Aug. 2022 Today, many couples are utilizing both digital and print components as part of their nuptial planning. Roxanne Adamiyatt, Town & Country, 19 Aug. 2022 Which better explains why the couple would choose a tiny, spontaneous Las Vegas nuptial ceremony over a Santa Barbara bash. Lauren Puckett-pope, ELLE, 12 Aug. 2022 The queen of rap surprised her fans with a nuptial annoucement on Oct. 21! People Staff, Peoplemag, 9 Aug. 2022 In the past, when dynasties were in deep conflict, or sought to consolidate power, the solution was often nuptial, even among close relatives. New York Times, 6 Aug. 2022
Noun
Masterpiece Cakeshop permitted a Denver baker to refuse to prepare a cake for a gay nuptial. Michael Bobelian, Forbes, 29 June 2022 The princess and her beau were photographed at the nuptials of Jean-Christophe, Prince Napoléon, a descendant of Napoleon Bonaparte. Amy Mackelden, Harper's BAZAAR, 20 Oct. 2019 Over 300 guests, including Tiger Woods and Spike Lee, attended the nuptials. Bianca Rodriguez, Marie Claire, 6 May 2020 This marrying couple may want to have some say over who attends their nuptials. Amy Dickinson, BostonGlobe.com, 17 Jan. 2020 The entire Middleton family attended Sophie's nuptials, including Kate's parents, Michael and Carole. Chloe Foussianes, Town & Country, 2 Aug. 2019 The digital nuptials do have to follow certain rules laid out in the order, which is in effect through May 18. Marc Bain, Quartz, 18 Apr. 2020 Stream weddings:Couple streams nuptials to would-be wedding guests The original Periscope app, which first helped popularize live video broadcasting, has been absorbed into the Twitter app as well, but stand-alone Periscope still exists. Jefferson Graham, USA TODAY, 27 Mar. 2020 Their initial nuptials took place in Las Vegas after Jonas had performed with his brothers at the 2019 Billboard Music Awards, the first time doing so since announcing the band's reunion. Sharareh Drury, The Hollywood Reporter, 12 Feb. 2020 See More

Word History

Etymology

Adjective and Noun

Latin nuptialis, from nuptiae, plural, wedding, from nubere to marry; perhaps akin to Greek nymphē bride, nymph

First Known Use

Adjective

15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Noun

circa 1555, in the meaning defined above

Kids Definition

nuptial

adjective

nup·​tial ˈnəp-shəl How to pronounce nuptial (audio)
: of or relating to marriage or a wedding
nuptial vows

nuptials

noun

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

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