newlywed

Thân thiện

A newlywed couple cuts their wedding cake together.

Definition

Noun: A person who has recently been married.

Usage

The word "newlywed" specifically refers to an individual in the initial period following their marriage. It is a compound noun formed from "newly" and "wed." It is typically used in a positive or descriptive context to highlight the recent change in marital status.

Examples

• The newlywed looked radiant with happiness.
• As a newlywed, she was adjusting to sharing a home with her partner.
• The party was filled with friends and family celebrating the newlyweds.

Advanced Usage

• The term is often used in the plural form ("the newlyweds") to refer to a recently married couple collectively.
  • The newlyweds left for their honeymoon in the morning.
• It can function attributively (like an adjective) before another noun.
  • They attended a newlywed couples' workshop.

Variants and Related Words

• Newlywed can be considered a permanent compound word. Its constituent parts are:
  • Newly (adverb): Very recently.
  • Wed (verb, archaic/formal): To marry.

Synonyms

• Bride (specifically a newly married woman)
• Groom (specifically a newly married man)
• Spouse (a more general term for a married partner)

Related Phrases

• Honeymooners: A near-synonym often used to refer to newlyweds on their honeymoon trip.
  • The resort was popular with honeymooners.

Học thuật

Noun

1. someone recently married

Từ đồng nghĩa

• honeymooner