marital — relating to marriage or the relationship between married people
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: relating to marriage or the relationship between married people
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈmærɪtəl/
Korean meaning: 결혼의, 부부의, 혼인의
Korean pronunciation: 마-리-틀 (강세: 마)
Example Sentences
- The survey asked about my marital status, and I proudly checked 'single and ready to mingle!'
- Their marital happiness was evident from the way they still held hands after 30 years.
- He claimed that his snoring wasn't a marital issue, but his wife's pillow attacks suggested otherwise.
marital
ADJECTIVE//ˈmærɪtəl//
relating to marriage or the relationship between married people
Couple discussing their marriage relationship
Mary's too tall for marital bliss - bending down for wedding kiss!
Less digital, more marital - that's vital!
🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin 'maritalis', derived from 'maritus' meaning 'husband' or 'married', which comes from 'mas' meaning 'male'. The word entered English through Old French 'marital'.
🎵Rhyme
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📝Examples
“The survey asked about my marital status, and I proudly checked 'single and ready to mingle!'”
“Their marital happiness was evident from the way they still held hands after 30 years.”
“He claimed that his snoring wasn't a marital issue, but his wife's pillow attacks suggested otherwise.”
“Marital counseling helped them improve their communication skills.”
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