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bridal

adj.
B2 Upper Intermediate US //ˈbɹaɪdəɫ// UK //bɹˈaɪdəl// bridal Archaic

adj. relating to a bride or a wedding. You use it to describe things connected with the woman getting married.

adj. relating to a bride or the ceremony of marriage; distinct from 'nuptial', which applies to both partners.


SIMPLE

She wore a beautiful white bridal gown.

CONTEXTUAL

The couple chose a small garden for their bridal shower before the main ceremony.

COMPLEX

The intricate lace of her bridal veil caught the morning light, creating a soft halo around her face as she waited.

Synonyms
Origin

From Middle English bridale, from Old English brȳdealo (“wedding ale; wedding feast”). The attributive usage was strengthened by association with bride + -al.

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