divorced
- 01 A2 Elementary
no longer married because the marriage has legally ended.
having had one's marriage legally dissolved by a court or other competent body.
Simple“My parents are divorced, but they still see each other for Sunday lunch.”
In context“After being divorced for several years, he found it challenging to navigate the complexities of the modern dating scene.”
PitfallShe is divorced with her husband. She is divorced from her husband.Use the preposition 'from' to indicate the person someone was previously married to.
- 02 C1 Advanced
completely separated or disconnected from something else.
completely separated, disconnected, or isolated from a particular context or reality.
Simple“His ideas about the project seemed completely divorced from reality.”
In context“The academic's theories were criticized for being entirely divorced from the practical concerns of the people they were meant to help.”
UsageUsually followed by the preposition 'from'.
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