Synonyms for betrothment
- noun
Most common
Definitions
- n. 1
The act of betrothing, or the state of being betrothed.
Forms
- Plural
- betrothments → betrothals, engagements, espousals…
Example sentences
- engagement She announced her engagement to her lawyer friend.
- betrothal You are invited to a betrothal party a week from now.
Popularity over time
| Word | 1850 → 2019 | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| betrothment | steady | |
| engagement | rising | |
| betrothal | rising | |
| espousal | steady |
Use in printed books, per decade from 1850 to 2019.
By length
- 8 letters
- espousal
- 9 letters
- betrothal
- 10 letters
- engagement3
The small number after each word is its number of syllables (engagement3 = 3 syllables).