Synonyms for

Fiance

Verb / fi:ˈɑ:ˌnseɪ / / ˌfi:ˌɑ:ˈnseɪ / Another word for fiance — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

A person to whom someone is engaged to be married.

Synonyms & similar words

groomtobe betrothed intended bridegroom groom-to-be fiancé(e) fiancée

Synonyms by register

Formal

betrothed intended

Informal

beau old man main squeeze

Literary

lover sweetheart

Antonyms

stranger acquaintance rival enemy stranger outsider

Common collocations

  • fiance and fiancee
  • my fiance
  • his fiance
  • her fiance
  • fiance visa
  • future fiance
  • fiance or fiancee

Word family

noun fiance

Usage note

Fiancé (with the accent on the 'e') refers to a male, while fiancée (with the accent on the 'e' and an 'e' at the end) refers to a female. However, in modern English, the distinction is often dropped, and 'fiance' is used for both genders, especially in informal contexts.

Example sentences

  1. My fiance and I are getting married next year.
  2. He gave his fiance a beautiful engagement ring.
  3. She introduced her fiance to her family.
  4. My friend's fiance is a doctor.
  5. The couple's families met each other for the first time at their engagement party.

Quotes

  • "I'm engaged to be married to my fiance." - John Legend
  • "My fiance and I are very different. The way we think is different." - Priyanka Chopra
  • "I used to be a hopeless romantic, and I still am, but now I'm a hopeful romantic." - Justin Timberlake, talking about his fiance

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