Synonyms for

Married

Verb / ˈmeri:d / Another word for married — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

The state of being joined in a legal relationship as husband and wife.

Synonyms & similar words

marry tie marital matrimonial unmarried gethitchedwith splice getmarried espouse wed conjoin hookupwith wedded spliced united hitched joined attached combined merged bonded tied knotted yoked paired coupled attached affianced betrothed engaged pledged contracted

Synonyms by register

Formal

wedded united joined

Informal

hitched coupled up taken

Literary

espoused yoked

Antonyms

single unmarried divorced widowed celibate bachelor spinster

Common collocations

  • newly married
  • happily married
  • married couple
  • married life
  • married to
  • get married
  • married woman
  • married man

Word family

noun marriage
verb marry
adverb maritally

Usage note

The word 'married' is primarily used as an adjective describing a state of being wedded. As a verb, 'marry' is more common. Avoid using 'married' as a noun to refer to a married person.

Example sentences

  1. They have been happily married for 25 years.
  2. My parents got married in a church.
  3. It is important to have mutual respect in a married relationship.
  4. They decided to get married after dating for three years.
  5. Married couples often share a bank account.

Quotes

  • A happy marriage is a long conversation which always seems too short. - Andre Maurois
  • A successful marriage requires falling in love many times, always with the same person. - Mignon McLaughlin
  • The secret of a happy marriage is finding the right person. You know they're right if you love to be with them all the time. - Julia Child

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