Nuptials

Pronunciation: /ˈnʌpʃəlz/

Definitions of nuptials

noun A formal marriage ceremony; wedding

Example Sentences

A1 They celebrated their nuptials with a small ceremony.

A2 The couple exchanged vows during their nuptials.

B1 The nuptials were held in a beautiful garden setting.

B2 The bride and groom planned every detail of their nuptials carefully.

C1 The nuptials were a grand affair with hundreds of guests in attendance.

C2 The nuptials were a lavish event that captured the attention of the entire town.

Examples of nuptials in a Sentence

formal The couple exchanged vows at their nuptials in a beautiful church ceremony.

informal I can't wait to dance the night away at their nuptials next weekend!

slang Their nuptials are gonna be lit, I heard they have a live band and open bar.

figurative The merger of the two companies was like the nuptials of two powerful entities in the business world.

Grammatical Forms of nuptials

• plural: nuptials
• present tense: nuptials
• singular: nuptial
• positive degree: nuptials
• infinitive: to nuptial
• gerund: nuptialing
• participle: nuptialled

Origin and Evolution of nuptials

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'nuptials' originated from the Latin word 'nuptialis', which is derived from 'nuptiae' meaning marriage.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'nuptials' has retained its original meaning of marriage ceremonies and festivities, but has also come to be used more broadly to refer to weddings or marriage in general.