hymeneals
Definition
Noun 1. A wedding; nuptials: The social event, ceremony, and festivities at which a marriage is formally performed and celebrated.
Usage
- The word "hymeneals" is a formal, literary, and somewhat archaic term for a wedding. It is rarely used in everyday modern English but may appear in historical texts, poetry, or very formal writing.
- It functions as a plural noun (always ending in -s) and typically takes a plural verb, similar to words like "nuptials" or "obsequies."
Examples
- The entire village was invited to the hymeneals of the duke's daughter.
- Preparations for their hymeneals were elaborate and costly.
- The poet wrote an ode in celebration of the royal hymeneals.
Advanced Usage
- The term is derived from Hymen, the Greek god of marriage, giving it a classical and ceremonial connotation.
- It can encompass the entire sequence of wedding events, not just the ceremony itself.
Variants and Related Words
- Hymen (noun): In classical mythology, the god of marriage. (e.g., "They invoked Hymen's blessing.")
- Hymeneal (adjective): Of or relating to marriage or a wedding. (e.g., "A hymeneal song" or "hymeneal rites.")
Synonyms
- Wedding
- Nuptials
- Marriage ceremony
- Bridal (archaic, as in "the bridal")
Antonyms
- Divorce
- Separation
Related Idioms
- Tie the knot: (Informal idiom) To get married.
- Take the plunge: (Informal idiom) To decide to get married.
Noun
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the social event at which the ceremony of marriage is performed
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