marriageable
Fit for wedlock
Marriageable describes someone of suitable age or condition for marriage.
The word typically applies to young people who have reached adulthood: She has three marriageable daughters.
The term carries an old-fashioned quality, evoking eras when families actively arranged matches for children coming of age.
Unwed male adult
- bacheloretteUnmarried woman
- singleOne in number
- availableReady to be used
- unattachedNot joined or connected
unwed · nubile · adult · consenting · datable · prospective · free · spinster
Pleasing to behold
- appealingPleasant and inviting
- charmingPleasantly attractive in manner
- alluringPowerfully appealing
- handsomeAttractive in appearance
beautiful · lovely · eligible · suitable · accomplished · well-bred · refined · presentable
Put into order
- betrothalFormal marriage agreement
- allianceFormal union of parties
- matchmakerArranger of romantic pairings
- introductionPreliminary section or presentation
go-between · broker · matrimonial · compatibility · proposal · dowry · bride-price · trousseau
Romantic pursuit of another
- datingPursuing romantic connections
- romancingActively pursuing affection
- courtingRomantic pursuit of another
- engagementCommitment to wed or attend
proposing · suitor · admirer · betrothed · serenade · chivalry · chaperoned · calling
Fully grown or developed
- settledNo longer in question
- stableSecure and unchanging
- independentFree from external control
- responsibleObligated to answer for actions
employed · educated · solvent · established · self-sufficient · prepared · adult · homeowner
bachelor
Unwed male adult
- bacheloretteUnmarried woman
- singleOne in number
- availableReady to be used
unattached · unwed · nubile · adult · consenting · datable · prospective · free · spinster · maiden
attractive
Pleasing to behold
handsome · beautiful · lovely · eligible · suitable · accomplished · well-bred · refined · presentable · respectable
arranged
Put into order
- betrothalFormal marriage agreement
- allianceFormal union of parties
- matchmakerArranger of romantic pairings
introduction · go-between · broker · matrimonial · compatibility · proposal · dowry · bride-price · trousseau · connections
wooing
Romantic pursuit of another
- datingPursuing romantic connections
- romancingActively pursuing affection
- courtingRomantic pursuit of another
engagement · proposing · suitor · admirer · betrothed · serenade · chivalry · chaperoned · calling · intentions
mature
Fully grown or developed
- settledNo longer in question
- stableSecure and unchanging
- independentFree from external control
responsible · employed · educated · solvent · established · self-sufficient · prepared · adult · homeowner · grown
marriageableunmarriageable
Unfit for wedlock
ineligible · unsuitable · disqualified · undesirable · unfit
- marriageable ageMinimum years for wedlock