noun
- formal agreements to marry; engagements
Usage: formal; often used in historical or literary contexts
Examples
- The royal betrothals were arranged to strengthen political alliances.
- Medieval betrothals often occurred when the couple were still children.
- The families celebrated their children’s betrothals with elaborate ceremonies.
- Historical records show that betrothals were legally binding contracts.
- The novel describes several betrothals among the aristocratic families.
- Breaking betrothals was considered scandalous in Victorian society.