Betrothed
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Traditionally Formal
Used in formal contexts or when discussing traditional marriage arrangements At the engagement party, they honored the betrothed with a toast.
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Not Interchangeable
Don't confuse 'betrothed' with 'spouse'; 'betrothed' means engaged, not married. My betrothed and I have started wedding planning.
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Singular or Plural
'Betrothed' can refer to one person or a couple, depending on context. The betrothed stood happily together.