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Definition of betrothed

betrothed

/bɪˈtroʊðd/
be · trothed
Plural:betrothed
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• adjective

1

Formally engaged to be married; promised in marriage.

Example

"In medieval times, royal children were often betrothed to foreign princes or princesses at a very young age."

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• noun

1

The person to whom one is formally engaged to be married.

Example

"The young nobleman traveled across the province to present a family heirloom to his betrothed."

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Word Nuance & Usage

"Betrothed" belongs to a formal, literary, or historical register; in everyday modern English, "engaged" (adjective) and "fiancé" or "fiancée" (noun) are standardly used instead.

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betrayer
betroth
betrothal
betrothed
betta
better
betterment

Word Origin & Etymology

From Middle English bitrouthen, formed from the prefix be- and trouthe ('truth' or 'pledge', from Old English trēowth), literally meaning 'pledged in truth' to marry.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Betrothed. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/betrothed
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