adjective
divorced
Having legally ended a marriage.
My divorced parents remain friends and celebrate holidays together.
Etymology
The Latin noun names a separation or divorce. The participial adjective describes the resulting legal status after a marriage has been ended.
More examples
- She has been divorced for three years.
- The form asks whether you are married, single, or divorced.
- He is divorced and has two children.
Forms
divorced
divorce verb — To end a marriage through legal proceedings.
Similar words
- unmarried
- Describes anyone not married, including those never married.
- separated
- Describes spouses living apart without necessarily ending their marriage.