connubial

[kuh-noo-bee-uhl, -nyoo-]

adjective

1. of marriage or wedlock; matrimonial; conjugal.

   connubial love.

   Synonyms: marital, nuptial

connubial

/ kəˈnjuːbɪəl /

adjective

1. of or relating to marriage; conjugal

   connubial bliss

Other Word Forms

• connubiality noun
• connubially adverb
• nonconnubial adjective
• nonconnubially adverb
• nonconnubiality noun
• postconnubial adjective
• preconnubial adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of connubial¹

First recorded in 1650–60; from Latin cōn(n)ūbiālis, equivalent to cōn(n)ūbi(um) “marriage” + -ālis adjective suffix; co-, nuptial, -al ¹

Word History and Origins

Origin of connubial¹

C17: from Latin cōnūbiālis from cōnūbium marriage, from com- together + nūbere to marry

Example Sentences

McLeod-Skinner, who is an attorney and natural-resources consultant, said she finds it easier to talk policy than about her relationship — but not because of a lack of connubial bliss.

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Behold his crimes: serial marriages to connubially attractive, vastly younger, generously bosomed women with silky yellow hair.

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This one’s for spouses who feel the need to vent volcanically after months of cheek-by-jowl connubial togetherness.

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But this correlation—giving genetic matchmaking the benefit of the doubt—establishes at most a natural preference, and a natural preference is a far cry from connubial compatibility.

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In the latest iteration, she wants connubial autonomy, sure, but she also wants to run the kingdom.

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