nuptial

Reading level: hard

Estimated CEFR level: C2 — Proficiency

Estimated from word frequency; not an official CEFR classification.

Definition

  1. adjective of or relating to a wedding

Etymology

Borrowed from Latin nūptiālis (“pertaining to marriage”), from nūptiae (“wedding”), from nūbō (“to marry, to take as husband”).

In classic literature

Synonyms

bridal, spousal

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