betrothed (B2)
adjective
Pronunciation: /bɪˈtroʊðd/
Definition
Formally pledged to be married.
Examples
She was introduced to her fiancé's family as his betrothed.
The betrothed couple planned a lavish wedding ceremony for the following spring.
In many cultures, the betrothed are expected to wait a certain period before marrying.
How to Use betrothed
- betrothed to someone (prepositional phrase)
- Formally pledged to marry a specific person. — "He was betrothed to the princess when they were both children."
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