Antonyms for matrimony

Grammar : Noun

Spell : ma-truh-moh-nee

Phonetic Transcription : ˈmæ trəˌmoʊ ni

Definition of matrimony

Origin : c.1300, from Old French matremoine "matrimony, marriage" and directly from Latin matrimonium "wedlock, marriage," from matrem (nominative mater) "mother" (see mother (n.1)) + -monium, suffix signifying "action, state, condition."

noun being joined in marriage

Example sentences :

In matrimony a similarity of tastes, particularly the taste for domination.
Extract from : « The Devil's Dictionary » by Ambrose Bierce

He acknowledges his folly for having ever spoken lightly of matrimony.
Extract from : « Clarissa, Volume 2 (of 9) » by Samuel Richardson

A brunette selects a blonde and a blonde a brunette, as a general rule in matrimony.
Extract from : « Life: Its True Genesis » by R. W. Wright

She is displeased with him for his affectedly-bashful hints of matrimony.
Extract from : « Clarissa, Volume 3 (of 9) » by Samuel Richardson

Yet you see he but touches upon the edges of matrimony neither.
Extract from : « Clarissa, Volume 3 (of 9) » by Samuel Richardson

The end of it on the stage is not death but matrimony; and "home well pleased we go."
Extract from : « The American Mind » by Bliss Perry

Every Spartan had to marry, and the bonds of matrimony were strictly observed.
Extract from : « The Sexual Question » by August Forel

Then he gave me his own views of "the holy state of matrimony."
Extract from : « The Woman Thou Gavest Me » by Hall Caine

Good heavens, can it be possible that you don't know what the conditions of matrimony are?
Extract from : « The Woman Thou Gavest Me » by Hall Caine

The taint of alcoholism was in his blood, and matrimony and parentage were not for him.
Extract from : « The Missionary » by George Griffith

Synonyms for matrimony

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