married

adjective
UK: /ˈmærid/
US: /ˈmærid/

  1. Having a husband or wife.

    1. They are married now, and very happy together. [ ] [ ]
    2. She's been married for ten years, and her husband is a doctor. [ ] [ ]

  2. Relating to marriage or the relationship between a husband and wife.

    1. They attended a married couples retreat last weekend. [ ] [ ]
    2. The married life suits them both, after initial challenges adapting. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

wed spouse betrothed
married verb

  1. To become someone's husband or wife in a wedding ceremony.

    1. They will marry next spring in Italy. [ ] [ ]
    2. He wants to marry her, but she's not sure about it yet. [ ] [ ]

  2. To perform a marriage ceremony.

    1. The priest married them in a small chapel. [ ] [ ]
    2. My uncle, who is a judge, married two of his colleagues last year. [ ] [ ]

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "married" in English means: Having a husband or wife., Relating to marriage or the relationship between a husband and wife..

The phonetic transcription of "married" is /ˈmærid/ in British English and /ˈmærid/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "married": wed, spouse, betrothed.

Example usage of "married": "They are married now, and very happy together.". More examples on the page.