Nuptials
['nʌpʃlz]
Definition
(pl. ) of Nuptial
Checked by Elmer
Synonyms and Synonymous
n. pl. Marriage, wedding, bridal, espousals, nuptial festival, marriage ceremony.
Editor: Simon
Synonyms and Antonyms
SYN:Wedding, marriage, espousal,[See MARRIAGE]
Typed by Anatole
Examples
- It had been intended that Miss Helstone should act as bridesmaid at the approaching nuptials, but Fortune had destined her another part. Charlotte Bronte. Shirley.
- The ringers at East Egdon were announcing the nuptials of Eustacia and her son. Thomas Hardy. The Return of the Native.
- The auspicious nuptials take place; the newly married come home to this charming mansion; the lady is received, let us suppose, by Flintwinch. Charles Dickens. Little Dorrit.
- The nuptials of our hero, thus formally approved by his father, were celebrated in the most august of temples, the noble Minster of York. Walter Scott. Ivanhoe.
- It was the peculiarity of the nuptials that they were all Bride. Charles Dickens. Little Dorrit.
- She furthered no preparations for her nuptials; Louis was himself obliged to direct all arrangements. Charlotte Bronte. Shirley.
Typist: Shelley