married
Etymology

From Middle English maried, imaried, mariet, past participle of Middle English marien, equivalent to marry + -ed.

Pronunciation
  • (RP) IPA: /ˈmæɹ.ɪd/
  • (America)
    • (nMmmm) IPA: /ˈmæɹ.id/
    • (Mmmm) IPA: /ˈmɛɹ.id/
Adjective

married (not comparable)

  1. In a state of marriage; having a wife or a husband.
    Synonyms: autem, wed, wedded
    Antonyms: single, unmarried
    Are you married or single?
  2. (figuratively) Showing commitment or devotion normally reserved for a spouse.
    married to one's work
    married to an idea
Translations Translations Translations Verb
  1. Simple past tense and past participle of marry
Synonyms Noun

married (plural marrieds)

  1. A married person.
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