CEFR B2

betrothed

adjective

Meaning

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.

Synonyms: engaged, pledged, affianced

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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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