betrothed
2 synonyms for betrothed, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Adj — Formally promised in marriage; engaged.
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How to use betrothed
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
his betrothed
betrothed since childhood
Etymology
Past participle of betroth, from Middle English, built from be- + trouthe ("truth, pledge") — literally "to pledge one's truth to."
Full origin of betrothed →Frequently asked questions
What does “betrothed” mean?
The word “betrothed” means formally promised in marriage; engaged. In plain terms, a formal, slightly old-fashioned word for someone's fiancé/fiancée, or for being engaged.
How do you pronounce “betrothed”?
“Betrothed” is pronounced bih-TROHTHD (/bɪˈtɹəʊðd/ in IPA).
How do you use “betrothed” in a sentence?
Here is “betrothed” used in a sentence: “She was betrothed to a man she had never met.”
What part of speech is “betrothed”?
Depending on how it is used, “betrothed” can be an adjective and a noun.
Where does the word “betrothed” come from?
The word “betrothed” comes from Middle English. Past participle of betroth, from Middle English, built from be- + trouthe ("truth, pledge") — literally "to pledge one's truth to.".
How many meanings does “betrothed” have?
“Betrothed” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: formally promised in marriage; engaged.
