bridal
Elementary (A2)
IPA: //ˈbraɪdəl//
KK: /ˈbraɪdəl/
adjective
Definition
Related to a woman who is getting married or to a wedding ceremony.
Example
She wore a beautiful bridal gown on her wedding day.
Conversation
Did you see the bridal dress that Sarah wore at the wedding?
Yes! It was absolutely stunning and perfect for her.
I know, right? I can't believe how well it suited her style.
Totally! It really captured the essence of a beautiful bridal look.
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
nuptial
wedding
matrimonial
Antonyms
divorce
single
unrelated
noun
Definition
A special ceremony where two people get married, often celebrated with family and friends.
Example
The bridal was held in a beautiful garden surrounded by flowers.
Conversation
Did you hear about Sarah's bridal shower next week?
Yeah, I'm so excited to go!
I can't wait to see all the bridal decorations she's planned.
Root Explanation
Bridal → It is formed from "bride" (from Old English *bryd*, meaning a woman on her wedding day) and "-al" (a suffix used to form adjectives). The word "bridal" refers to anything related to a bride or her wedding.
Memory Tip
Think of a 'bride' on her special day — that's what 'bridal' means, relating to the bride.
Visually Confused Words
hybridal
iridal
burial
abidal
rial
prebridal