adj
nuptial
NUHP-shuhl
adj
1
Relating to marriage or a wedding.
"The couple exchanged their nuptial vows at sunset."
How to Use Nuptial
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA formal word for anything to do with getting married.
When to use it
Formal or ceremonial in tone — "wedding" is the everyday equivalent.
Common pairings
nuptial vows
nuptial ceremony
nuptial bliss
Word Forms
more nuptial comparative, most nuptial superlative
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Etymology
From Latin nuptialis, "pertaining to marriage", from nuptiae, "wedding".