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connubial

Intermediate (B1)

IPA: /kəˈnuːbiəl/

KK: /kəˈnuːbiəl/

adjective
Definition

Connected to marriage or the state of being married.


Example

They celebrated their connubial bliss during their anniversary dinner.


Conversation
Sloth A
Have you ever thought about what makes a strong connubial relationship?
Sloth B
Definitely! I think communication is key in marriage.
Sloth A
That's true; connubial harmony seems to rely a lot on understanding each other.
Sloth B
Exactly, and spending quality time together helps strengthen that bond.

Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
marital
conjugal
nuptial
Antonyms
single
divorced
unmarried
Root Explanation

Connubial → It is formed from "con-" (meaning together) and "nubere" (meaning to marry). The word "connubial" refers to matters related to marriage or the state of being married.

Memory Tip

Think of 'together' ('con-') in the context of 'marriage' ('nubere') — that's why connubial relates to marriage.

Visually Confused Words
preconnubial
nonconnubial
concubinal
postconnubial
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