Intermediate (B1)
IPA: /ˌmætrɪˈmoʊniəli/
KK: /mætɹɪməˈnɛli/
Definition
In a way that relates to marriage or the state of being married.
Example
They decided to live matrimonially after their wedding.
Conversation

Have you ever thought about how people date matrimonially?

Yeah, it’s interesting how some do that right from the start.

I guess they want to find someone for the long term.

Exactly! It makes sense if you're looking for something serious.
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
conjugally
weddedly
nuptially
Antonyms
divorcedly
separately
unmarriedly
Root Explanation
Matrimonially → It is formed from "matrimonium" (from Latin, meaning marriage) and "-ally" (meaning in a manner relating to). The word "matrimonially" refers to something that is related to or in the manner of marriage.
Memory Tip
Think of 'matrimonium' which means marriage, and remember that 'matrimonially' describes something that relates to marriage.
Visually Confused Words
patrimonially
unmatrimonial
patrimonial
promatrimonial
prematrimonial
nonmatrimonial
mutationally
harmonically