nuptials
noun
Simple meaning
The social event at which the ceremony of marriage is performed.
Pronunciation
Say it like this:
nuhpchuhlzSay the bold part a little louder.
IPA pronunciation (US)
ˈnʌptʃəlz
This word is pronounced essentially the same in American and British English, so one transcription covers both.
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Definition
Everyday modern meanings first, grouped by part of speech.
noun
The social event at which the ceremony of marriage is performed
A wedding ceremony.
Word at a Glance
- Difficulty
- C2 · Proficient (estimated)
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Aura for this meaning
This meaning: The social event at which the ceremony of marriage is performed
Used this way, nuptials is a reasonably familiar word that usually carries little praise or criticism of its own. It turns up most in family or home contexts.
- Emotional tone
- Neutral
- Formality
- Neutral
- Intensity
- Not strongly marked
- How common
- Moderately common
- Connotation
- Formal and ceremonial
- Usage feel
- Formal and precise
Where it naturally appears
- Family/home
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Synonyms
Sense: social event at which the ceremony of marriage is performed
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