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DictionarynuptialMarriage and weddings
adjective / noun

nuptial

NUP-shul/ˈnʌpʃl/

Marriage and its wedding ceremonies.

The rings, bridal bouquet, and veil form a collection of nuptial objects.

Two wedding bands beside a small bridal bouquet and a folded, sheer wedding veil: a simple still life of objects relating directly to a wedding.
Etymology
nuptLatinto marry
+ialLatinpertaining to

The marrying verb underlies the Latin word for a wedding. With the adjective ending, it describes what belongs to marriage or the wedding ceremony.

In context

Storytime Haven254:13
dress for the wedding ceremony. This important business completed, a move was made for the church; and in something less than a quarter of an hour the nuptial knot was tied
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More examples

  • Their nuptials take place in a small chapel.
  • The minister offers a nuptial blessing.
  • They invite close friends to celebrate their nuptials.

Forms

nuptial · nuptials

Similar words

marital
Usually describes married life rather than the wedding ceremony.
bridal
Focuses on the bride rather than marriage or weddings generally.