Dictionary 1. (a.) Of or pertaining to a spouse or marriage; nuptial; matrimonial; conjugal; bridal; as, spousal rites; spousal ornaments.2. (n.) Marriage; nuptials; espousal; -- generally used in the plural; as, the spousals of Hippolita. Thesaurus adoring affectionate bridal connubial demonstrative devoted epithalamic faithful filial fond husbandly hymeneal languishing lovelorn lovesick lovesome loving marital married maternal matrimonial melting nuptial parental paternal romantic sentimental soft spousal tender uxorious wedded wifely |