Bespoused

/bɪˈspaʊzd/ adjective

Definition

Married or engaged to; having taken a spouse.

Etymology

From 'bespouse' (verb) + '-ed' (past participle/adjective suffix). Describes someone who is married or betrothed.

Kelly Says

The phrase 'well-bespoused' or 'newly-bespoused' appears in literature to describe someone who has entered into marriage—it's more formal and ceremonial-sounding than just 'married.' The 'be-' prefix gives it a sense of transformation or state-change.

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