divorced
6 synonyms and 3 antonyms for divorced, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Adj — No longer legally married, having ended a marriage through divorce.
Synonyms
Everyday swaps
Common words most readers know — safe in any writing.
Less common
Still standard English, but they carry more weight.
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
Antonyms
Frequently asked questions
What does “divorced” mean?
The word “divorced” means no longer legally married, having ended a marriage through divorce.
How do you pronounce “divorced”?
“Divorced” is pronounced dih-VAWST (/dɪˈvɔː(ɹ)st/ in IPA).
How do you use “divorced” in a sentence?
Here is “divorced” used in a sentence: “He's been divorced for three years now.”
What is another word for “divorced”?
Words with a similar meaning to “divorced” include split.
What is the opposite of “divorced”?
The opposite of “divorced” — its antonyms — are connected, married and engaged.
What part of speech is “divorced”?
“Divorced” is an adjective.
Is “divorced” a common word?
“Divorced” is a fairly common word in modern English, usually learned at around the B1 level.
How many meanings does “divorced” have?
“Divorced” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: no longer legally married, having ended a marriage through divorce.
What is the difference between divorced and separated?
Separated means a couple are living apart but are still legally married, while divorced means the marriage has been legally ended. Separation is often a stage before divorce, but only a divorce dissolves the marriage.
Is it "divorced from" or "divorced with"?
The standard preposition is from: you are divorced from a former spouse, and an idea can be divorced from common sense. "Divorced with" is not standard English.
What is the difference between divorced and a divorcee?
Divorced is an adjective, as in "a divorced father," while divorcee is a noun meaning a person whose marriage has ended in divorce. Divorcee traditionally referred especially to a woman, but it is now used of anyone who is divorced.