spousal

/ˈspuːzəl/ or /ˈspɔːzəl/

Definitions

1. noun

relating to or connected with a spouse

“The spousal benefits are available to the surviving spouse.”

2. adjective

relating to or connected with a spouse

“The spousal support agreement is a complex document.”

3. adverb

in a manner that relates to or is connected with a spouse

“She spoke spousally about her experience with marriage.”

Synonyms

  • conjugal
  • marital
  • matrimonial
  • spousal

Antonyms

  • premarital
  • single
  • unmarried