nuptials

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nuptials

The couple celebrated their nuptials with a joyful reception.

Definition

Noun (plural): 1. A wedding ceremony and its associated festivities; the marriage ceremony. Refers specifically to the formal event or celebration where a marriage is solemnized.

Usage
  • The word "nuptials" is a formal and somewhat literary term for a wedding. It is almost always used in its plural form.
  • It emphasizes the ceremonial and celebratory aspects of the event.
Examples
  • The royal nuptials were attended by dignitaries from around the world.
  • They are saving money for their upcoming nuptials in June.
  • The entire village celebrated the couple's nuptials with a feast.
Advanced Usage
  • The singular form "nuptial" is almost never used to mean the ceremony itself. Instead, "nuptial" functions as an adjective (e.g., , ).
  • The phrase "to solemnize nuptials" is a very formal way to say "to perform a wedding ceremony."
Variants and Related Words
  • Nuptial (adjective): Of or relating to marriage or a wedding.
    • The couple exchanged nuptial vows.
  • Wedding (noun): The more common and general term for the marriage ceremony and celebration.
  • Marriage ceremony (noun phrase): A formal description of the event.
Synonyms
  • Wedding
  • Marriage ceremony
  • Bridal (used adjectivally, e.g., )
Idioms and Phrases
  • To tie the knot: (Informal idiom) To get married.
    • They finally decided to tie the knot after ten years together.
    • (Note: This idiom is related in meaning but is a casual alternative, not a direct synonym for the formal "nuptials").
nuptials

The couple celebrated their nuptials with a joyful reception.

Noun
  1. the social event at which the ceremony of marriage is performed

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