ex-fiancée
Called-off wedding partner
An ex-fiancée is a woman to whom one was formerly engaged to marry.
The engagement ended—whether by mutual agreement, one party's decision, or circumstances—before the wedding took place: His ex-fiancée returned the ring.
The term carries the weight of a serious commitment that didn't reach its intended conclusion.
Previous romantic companion
- old flameFormer romantic interest
- historyRecord of past events
- previousOccurring before another
- bygoneOf earlier times
near-miss · dodged bullet · the one that got away · memories · photographs · mementos · mutual friends
Crushing emotional pain
- separationState of being apart
- splitSeparation into parts
- called offStopped before happening
- broken engagementTerminated promise to marry
rejection · ended · called it quits · closure · moving on · healing · grief · loss
Formal plan for consideration
- ringClosed curve shape
- betrothalFormal marriage agreement
- commitmentFirm pledge to act
- bride-to-beEngaged woman awaiting marriage
engaged · promise · vows · ceremony · wedding dress · venue · invitations · registry
ex-partner
Previous romantic companion
bygone · near-miss · dodged bullet · the one that got away · memories · photographs · mementos · mutual friends
heartbreak
Crushing emotional pain
- separationState of being apart
- splitSeparation into parts
- called offStopped before happening
broken engagement · rejection · ended · called it quits · closure · moving on · healing · grief · loss · estrangement
proposal
Formal plan for consideration
- ringClosed curve shape
- betrothalFormal marriage agreement
- commitmentFirm pledge to act
bride-to-be · engaged · promise · vows · ceremony · wedding dress · venue · invitations · registry · announcements