matrimonial

[ma-truh-moh-nee-uhl]

adjective

1. of or relating to matrimony; marital; nuptial; connubial; conjugal.

Other Word Forms

• matrimonially adverb
• nonmatrimonial adjective
• nonmatrimonially adverb
• prematrimonial adjective
• prematrimonially adverb
• unmatrimonial adjective
• unmatrimonially adverb

Word History and Origins

Origin of matrimonial¹

First recorded in 1400–50; late Middle English word from Late Latin word mātrimōniālis. See matrimony, -al ¹

Example Sentences

The singer returns to the matrimonial analogies to describe the myriad musicality and collabs of his storied solo career.

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On Indian matrimonial site Jeevansathi, meaning "life partner" in Hindi, he started talking to a woman who said her name was Rekha Shah.

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In 1987, the magazine broke new ground by publishing interfaith matrimonial ads - a bold move in a community known for strict endogamy.

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In matrimonial columns, skin colour is almost always emphasised and lighter-skinned brides are more in demand.

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In India, men often have a laundry list of attributes they want in their brides - a glance at the matrimonial columns in newspapers and match-making websites shows everyone wants tall, fair, beautiful brides.

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Related Words

• marital