betrothed

Definitions

A person to whom one is engaged to be married.

Solemnly pledged or promised in marriage.

Examples

The young princess was betrothed to the prince of a neighboring kingdom to ensure a lasting peace.

After years of friendship, they finally announced that they were betrothed and planning a summer wedding.

In the historical novel, the protagonist discovers that her betrothed has been keeping a dark secret from her family.

Synonyms

engaged affianced promised pledged intended bound spoken for

Antonyms

single unattached divorced separated unmarried free unengaged