honeymooning
Elementary (A2)
IPA: /ˈhoʊ.nɪˌmuː.nɪŋ/
KK: /ˈhoʊniˌmuːnɪŋ/
adjective
Definition
Relating to the time spent by a newly married couple together after their wedding, often in a romantic setting.
Example
They spent a week honeymooning in a beautiful beach resort.
Conversation
Did you hear about Tom and Lisa?
Yeah, they just got back from their honeymooning trip!
I can't believe they went to Hawaii for their honeymooning.
I know, right? Such a beautiful place for a romantic getaway!
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
romantic
blissful
joyful
Antonyms
unhappy
dismal
sorrowful
verb
Definition
To spend time together as a newly married couple, often in a romantic setting, usually after the wedding ceremony.
Example
They are honeymooning in Hawaii for two weeks after their wedding.
Tense Forms
Past: honeymooned
Past Participle: honeymooned
Conversation
I heard you just got back from honeymooning in Hawaii!
Yeah, it was amazing!
What was your favorite part about honeymooning there?
Root Explanation
Honeymooning → The word is formed from "honey" (from Old English *hunig*, meaning sweet substance produced by bees) and "moon" (from Old English *mōna*, meaning month or moon). The term originally referred to the sweet period of a month following a wedding, symbolizing the joy and sweetness of the newlywed couple's time together. The suffix "-ing" indicates the action of enjoying this period.
Memory Tip
Think of the 'sweetness' of 'honey' and the 'month' of 'moon' to remember that honeymooning refers to the joyful time newlyweds spend together.
Visually Confused Words
No commonly confused words.