adjective
conjugal
KAHN-juh-gul/ˈkɑːndʒəɡl/
Relating to marriage or the relationship between spouses.
The newlyweds share a moment of conjugal affection, their wedding rings touching.
Etymology
The underlying image is of partners yoked together. The marriage meaning comes through Latin coniunx, “spouse,” a word related to the verb for joining together.
In context
the cartoon couple's conjugal coupling in clanker's cavern apparently banjo and kazooie are married
More examples
- The couple still shares a strong bond of conjugal affection.
- The law recognizes certain conjugal rights and responsibilities.
- Financial disagreements put a strain on their conjugal relationship.
Forms
conjugal
Similar words
- marital
- Broadly describes marriage, without especially suggesting intimacy between spouses.
- matrimonial
- Often describes marriage as a legal or social institution.