Intermediate (B1)
IPA: /ˈmɛrɪtəli/
KK: /mɛrɪtəli/
Definition
In a way that relates to marriage or a husband.
Example
They decided to live maritally after their wedding.
Conversation

Have you ever thought about how people act maritally after they get married?

Yeah, it’s interesting how their behavior can change.

I guess some people take their vows more seriously and start to behave more maritally.

Definitely, it’s like they shift their priorities once they tie the knot.
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
conjugally
spousally
weddedly
Antonyms
divorcedly
single
unmarried
Root Explanation
Maritally → It is formed from "marital" (from Latin "maritalis", meaning pertaining to marriage) and the suffix "-ly" (meaning in a manner of). The word "maritally" means in a manner related to marriage.
Memory Tip
Think of 'marital' which relates to marriage, and remember that 'maritally' means in a way that pertains to marriage.
Visually Confused Words
martially
varietally
materially
marginally
manurially
ritually
mortally
aerially