postnuptial

[ pohst-nuhp-shuhl, -chuhl ]

adjective
  1. subsequent to marriage: postnuptial adjustments.

Origin of postnuptial

1
First recorded in 1800–10; post- + nuptial

pronunciation note For postnuptial

See nuptial.

Other words from postnuptial

  • post·nup·tial·ly, adverb

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How to use postnuptial in a sentence

  • Specifically, more couples are beginning to request digital privacy clauses in prenuptial and post-nuptial agreements.

  • The fever of post-nuptial felicity was strong upon Harry just then, but he did not attempt to deny the imputation.

    Sword and Gown | George A. Lawrence
  • Post-nuptial affection is the sanity of complete understanding; it is based upon reason and service and healthy sacrifice.

  • I reject and resent your distinction between the pre-nuptial and post-nuptial states of feelings.

  • I have drawn the line between pre-nuptial love and post-nuptial love.

  • All friendships between the sexes must, under such a social code, be looked forward to as post-nuptial joys.

    The Vicar of Bullhampton | Anthony Trollope