Conjugal
['kɒndʒʊg(ə)l] or ['kɑndʒəɡl]
Definition
(adj.) of or relating to marriage or to the relationship between a wife and husband; 'connubial bliss'; 'conjugal visits' .
Checked by Clarice--From WordNet
Definition
(a.) Belonging to marriage; suitable or appropriate to the marriage state or to married persons; matrimonial; connubial.
Editor: Margie
Synonyms and Synonymous
a. Matrimonial, connubial, nuptial, bridal, hymeneal, CONJUGIAL.
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Definition
adj. pertaining to marriage.—n. Conjugal′ity.—adv. Con′jugally.
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Examples
- Such is the sole conjugal embrace I am ever to know--such are the endearments which are to solace my leisure hours! Charlotte Bronte. Jane Eyre.
- I stand here on a supreme moral elevation, and I loftily assert her accurate performance of her conjugal duties. Wilkie Collins. The Woman in White.
- Perdita's name was for ever joined with his; their conjugal felicity was celebrated even by the authentic testimony of facts. Mary Shelley. The Last Man.
- In their house I shall call to mind the conjugal manners of Mansfield Parsonage with respect. Jane Austen. Mansfield Park.
- Here have I been sitting this hour, giving these young ladies a sample of true conjugal obediencefor who can say, you know, how soon it may be wanted? Jane Austen. Emma.
- The conjugal part of me immediately answered--Madame Fosco. Wilkie Collins. The Woman in White.
- An advantage this, a strengthener of love, in which even the conjugal tie is beneath the fraternal. Jane Austen. Mansfield Park.
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