adj

nuptial

NUHP-shuhl

Nuptial (adj) means relating to marriage or a wedding. Example: “The couple exchanged their nuptial vows at sunset.”

adj

Relating to marriage or a wedding.

"The couple exchanged their nuptial vows at sunset."

How to use nuptial

Learner’s notes

In 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

more nuptial comparative, most nuptial superlative

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From Latin nuptialis, "pertaining to marriage", from nuptiae, "wedding".

Origin: Latin

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What does “nuptial” mean?

The word “nuptial” means relating to marriage or a wedding. In plain terms, a formal word for anything to do with getting married.

How do you pronounce “nuptial”?

“Nuptial” is pronounced NUHP-shuhl (/ˈnʌp.ʃəl/ in IPA).

How do you use “nuptial” in a sentence?

Here is “nuptial” used in a sentence: “The couple exchanged their nuptial vows at sunset.”

What part of speech is “nuptial”?

“Nuptial” is an adjective.

Where does the word “nuptial” come from?

The word “nuptial” comes from Latin. From Latin nuptialis, "pertaining to marriage", from nuptiae, "wedding".

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