bridegroomy

English

Etymology

From bridegroom +‎ -y.

Adjective

bridegroomy (comparative more bridegroomy, superlative most bridegroomy)

1. (rare) Resembling or characteristic of a bridegroom.

   Synonym: bridegroomlike

   • 1875, Margaret C[ecilia] Helmore, “Somewhat Puzzled”, in Cap and Bells, volume I, London: Smith, Elder & Co., […], pages 231–232:

     She could smile now at the epithet of “play-acting,” for it might be attributed to his clean shaved cheeks, and the goodness of his clothes, which, without bearing upon them the offensive brand of bridegroomy newness, were yet fashionable and unworn-looking, as must be the case when a man has only returned from India a few weeks ago, after an absence of many years.

   • 1893, Mrs. George Corbett [i.e., Elizabeth Burgoyne Corbett], The Adventures of an Ugly Girl, Peter Fenelon Collier, page 252:

     “If Sergius will look just a shade less bridegroomy he may also make one of the party.”

   • 1899, Charles Bloomingdale, Mr., Miss, & Mrs, J. B. Lippincott Company, page 144:

     “The white tie has too bridegroomy a look to it,” he explained.

   • 1997, Miranda Lee, Two-Week Wife, Harlequin, →ISBN:

     And you looked suitably bridegroomy in your best man outfit.