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
Recent Examples on the Web In any case, Julia starts to wonder if this gorgeous man could be the solution to her twin burdens of maternal failure and matrimonial loneliness. Ron Charles, Washington Post, 12 June 2024 Even after an evaluation, the process can take just as long, as matrimonial judges are in short supply in New York City. Victoria Bekiempis, Vulture, 18 Jan. 2024 Orange County loves love and wants couples who are looking to take the matrimonial leap to stop by the courthouse Thursday — leap day, that special date that only arrives once every four years. Ryan Fonseca, Los Angeles Times, 28 Feb. 2024 The vampire matrimonial attorneys have sucked me dry. Carolyn Hax, Washington Post, 28 Dec. 2023 See all Example Sentences for matrimonial 

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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 2 Jul. 2024.

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