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adjective

bi-ˈtrōt͟hd How to pronounce betrothed (audio)
Definition of betrothednext
as in engaged
pledged in marriage a splendid party in honor of the betrothed couple

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betrothed

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noun

as in boyfriend
the person to whom one is engaged to be married he gazed lovingly at his betrothed throughout the dinner

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betrothed

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verb

past tense of betroth
as in proposed

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Recent Examples of betrothed
Adjective
Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce brought a big week full circle by making their first public appearance as a betrothed couple at the place their love story began — GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium. — Kansas City Star, 29 Aug. 2025 The day after Anne’s execution, Henry VIII became betrothed to his mistress, Jane Seymour. — Maureen Lee Lenker, EW.com, 27 Aug. 2025
Noun
Things get complicated when a new client (Isabel May) hires Lou, who then discovers her betrothed is a college friend and longtime crush (Manny Jacinto). — Matt Donnelly, Variety, 13 Mar. 2026 Swift recently announced her engagement to Travis Kelce, a star football player who, while hardly poor, does not earn as much as his betrothed. — Daniel De Visé, USA Today, 20 Nov. 2025 See All Example Sentences for betrothed
Recent Examples of Synonyms for betrothed
  1. engaged
  2. boyfriend
  3. proposed
  4. committed
  5. lover
  6. promised
  7. girlfriend
  8. pledged
Adjective
  • Smythson Bride-To-Be Soho Notebook Wedding season may be coming to a close, but this notebook is a perfect gift to help give engaged couples a place to plan out their nuptials for the coming year.
    — Kate McGregor, Architectural Digest, 26 Aug. 2026
  • Families speak not only about how their children are more engaged in school, but happier and more hopeful about their future.
    — Grant Oliphant, San Diego Union-Tribune, 25 Aug. 2026
Definition of engaged
Noun
  • She was accompanied by her younger son, Kash, 14, and current boyfriend Kyle Mowitz, who is in asset management.
    — Madeleine Marr, Miami Herald, 29 Aug. 2026
  • The editors then serve up a tasty treat of a bunch of photos with Emily smack dab in the center, and cycle through them more quickly than Jenn’s boyfriend Ryan cycles through loud denim jackets.
    — Brian Moylan, Vulture, 28 Aug. 2026
Definition of boyfriend
Verb
  • The most typical public piece is a bust, but Plasencia proposed the idea of a monument, and it was accepted.
    — Sarah Moreno, Miami Herald, 31 Aug. 2026
  • When the East Plano Islamic Center proposed a 400-acre development north of Dallas anchored by a mosque, an Islamic school and homes marketed to Muslim families, the response wasn’t ordinary zoning review.
    — Asma Uddin, The Conversation, 31 Aug. 2026
Definition of proposed
Adjective
  • The school had a prominent billionaire booster, Tilman Fertitta, who was financially committed to leveling the program up.
    — John Talty, Vanity Fair, 2 Sep. 2026
  • Axiom has remained committed to the process, but private sources have expressed concerns about its rate of progress.
    — Eric Berger, ArsTechnica, 2 Sep. 2026
Definition of committed
Noun
  • Her daughter, who is an animal lover, has learned about marine creatures by scuba diving and going on submarine rides on their trips.
    — Kathleen Wong, USA Today, 27 Aug. 2026
  • Overnight, the foundation became a staple among makeup artists and beauty lovers worldwide, thanks to its second-skin finish and lit-from-within glow.
    — Beth Sobol, Flow Space, 26 Aug. 2026
Definition of lover
Verb
  • Chairman Warsh spoke of the need to continue the battle against high inflation and promised the Fed will deliver its 2% inflation target.
    — George Calhoun, Fortune, 29 Aug. 2026
  • Repay promised a full investigation, beginning with the 911 executive board and then the full commission and a public report when the investigation is completed.
    — Doug Ross, Chicago Tribune, 28 Aug. 2026
Definition of promised
Noun
  • After all, their eventual conversation about kids with Samir’s girlfriend takes place while Issa is peacefully tied up in a chair.
    — Ben Rosenstock, Vulture, 28 Aug. 2026
  • Now, with the dust of the last few years settling, Munn is recentering her focus on what brings her happiness, such as going back to work, hanging out with her close girlfriends, date nights with her husband, and all things fashion.
    — Morgan Evans, USA Today, 27 Aug. 2026
Definition of girlfriend
Verb
  • In September, the parliamentary speaker pledged to pay the bride price whenever Oyo determined to get married, to which the king in his throne smiled.
    — Rodney Muhumuza, Los Angeles Times, 28 Aug. 2026
  • The Republican candidate, Mike Rogers, has pledged support for a corrupt, racist, authoritarian-minded administration.
    — Jonathan Chait, The Atlantic, 28 Aug. 2026
Definition of pledged

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“Betrothed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/betrothed. Accessed 3 Sep. 2026.

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