Definition of hymeneal in English:
hymeneal
adjective ˌhʌɪmɪˈniːəlˌhaɪməˈniəl
literary Of or concerning marriage.
Example sentencesExamples
- For this reason he was invoked in the hymeneal songs.
- The ground was spread with leaves and flowers, and their musicians sung a hymeneal song to the tune of their flutes.
- Is it so difficult to wait until you are out of the register office to exchange some home-made vows and a selection of inspiring hymeneal ditties?
Synonyms
matrimonial, marital, marriage, wedding, conjugal, connubial, bridal
Origin
Early 17th century: from Latin hymenaeus, from Hymen (from Greek Humēn), the name of the god of marriage, + -al.
Rhymes
empyreal, genial, peritoneal
Definition of hymeneal in US English:
hymeneal
adjectiveˌhaɪməˈniəlˌhīməˈnēəl
literary Of or concerning marriage.
Example sentencesExamples
- The ground was spread with leaves and flowers, and their musicians sung a hymeneal song to the tune of their flutes.
- Is it so difficult to wait until you are out of the register office to exchange some home-made vows and a selection of inspiring hymeneal ditties?
- For this reason he was invoked in the hymeneal songs.
Synonyms
matrimonial, marital, marriage, wedding, conjugal, connubial, bridal
Origin
Early 17th century: from Latin hymenaeus, from Hymen (from Greek Humēn), the name of the god of marriage, + -al.