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betrothed Synonyms

Another word for betrothed

Choosing another word for betrothed depends on context, so the 11 synonyms and similar words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
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• adjective (Context 1)

Formally engaged to be married; promised in marriage.

Usage Example

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

Strongest
engaged
affianced
Strong
intended
plighted
promised
espoused
pledged

• noun (Context 2)

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

Usage Example

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

Strongest
fiancé
fiancée
intended
Strong
bride-to-be
groom-to-be

Opposites of betrothed

The opposite of betrothed shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:

unengaged
unattached
single
unwed
See all opposites of betrothed

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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Betrothed. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/betrothed
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