Synonyms for

Wedlock

Verb / ˈweˌdlɑ:k / Another word for wedlock — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

the state of being married

Synonyms & similar words

spousalrelationship matrimony union marriage marriage matrimony union nuptials wedding bond tie commitment conjugality connubiality espousal bridal marital conjugal spousal matrimonial

Example sentences

  1. John and Jane entered wedlock last year.
  2. The couple's wedlock has lasted for 50 years.
  3. The concept of wedlock is important in many cultures.
  4. The couple decided to live together before entering wedlock.
  5. Marriage and wedlock are often used interchangeably.

Quotes

  • "Love is not just looking at each other, it's looking in the same direction." - Antoine de Saint-Exupery
  • "The greatest happiness of life is the conviction that we are loved; loved for ourselves, or rather, loved in spite of ourselves." - Victor Hugo
  • "A successful marriage requires falling in love many times, always with the same person." - Mignon McLaughlin

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