be·trothed
bi-ˈtrōt͟hd 
-ˈtrȯtht
-ˈtrȯtht
: engaged to be married
a betrothed couple
… clasped hands, signifying the bond between betrothed men and women …—
Mary Feilden
Mary FeildenFor three years she and Emilio Estevez were an item and were even betrothed for a time.—People Weekly
People Weekly(old-fashioned) her betrothed husband [=her fiancé; the man to whom she is engaged]
: the person to whom someone is engaged to be married
… she put on her grey silk gown and her cherry coloured ribbon with as much care as if she had been herself the betrothed.—George Eliot
George EliotOn this occasion he showed no affectionate desire to embrace his betrothed.—Anthony Trollope
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Adjective
a splendid party in honor of the betrothed couple
Noun
he gazed lovingly at his betrothed throughout the dinner
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Diane J. Cho, Peoplemag, 11 July 2023
After being crowned King on last week's episode, Wednesday's Comedy Roast Night saw the betrothed pink dinosaur get the boot.
—Lauren Huff, EW.com, 17 Nov. 2022
Laura Bradley, Vulture, 5 Dec. 2024
Isildur and Estrid enjoy a meaningful moment by the fountain (though Isildur does acknowledge the existence of her betrothed).
—Keith Phipps, Vulture, 5 Sep. 2024
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Adjective
El Moussa's then-fiancée (now wife), Selling Sunset realtor Heather Rae Young, has a surprising connection to Hall, and the betrothed pair have even met him several times.
—Diane J. Cho, Peoplemag, 11 July 2023
After being crowned King on last week's episode, Wednesday's Comedy Roast Night saw the betrothed pink dinosaur get the boot.
—Lauren Huff, EW.com, 17 Nov. 2022
Noun
Parallel shenanigans and romances ensue: Stacy falls in love with Margaret’s betrothed, Prince Edward of Belgravia, and Margaret goes head-over-heels for Stacy’s best friend, Kevin.
—Laura Bradley, Vulture, 5 Dec. 2024
Isildur and Estrid enjoy a meaningful moment by the fountain (though Isildur does acknowledge the existence of her betrothed).
—Keith Phipps, Vulture, 5 Sep. 2024
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“Betrothed.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/betrothed. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.
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