Pronunciation: /dɪˈvɔrst/

Definitions of divorced

verb to legally end a marriage

Example Sentences

A1 They divorced last year.

A2 My parents divorced when I was a teenager.

B1 After many years of marriage, they decided to get divorced.

B2 The couple finally divorced after a long and difficult legal process.

C1 The high-profile celebrity couple divorced amidst rumors of infidelity.

C2 Despite their best efforts, the marriage ended in divorce.

adjective having been legally separated from one's spouse

Example Sentences

A1 My friend's parents are divorced.

A2 She is a divorced woman with two children.

B1 After they got divorced, they remained friends.

B2 The divorced couple decided to sell their house and split the profits.

C1 The divorced individuals sought counseling to navigate their co-parenting relationship.

C2 Despite being divorced for many years, they still attended family events together for the sake of their children.

Examples of divorced in a Sentence

formal After many years of marriage, they finally decided to get divorced.

informal They split up and got divorced last year.

slang They called it quits and got divorced.

figurative Their relationship was like a sinking ship, eventually leading to their divorce.

Grammatical Forms of divorced

past tense

divorced

plural

divorces

comparative

more divorced

superlative

most divorced

present tense

divorce

future tense

will divorce

perfect tense

have divorced

continuous tense

is divorcing

singular

divorce

positive degree

divorced

infinitive

to divorce

gerund

divorcing

participle

divorced

Origin and Evolution of divorced

First Known Use: 1250 year
Language of Origin: Latin
Story behind the word: The word 'divorced' originated from the Latin word 'divortium', which means 'a separation, a turning away'.
Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'divorced' has evolved to specifically refer to the legal dissolution of a marriage, reflecting changes in societal attitudes towards marriage and divorce.