👉 In the context of a relationship, "betrothed" refers to someone who is considered to be in love with another person. Typically, betrothed people are legally married or engaged, and their relationship may be formalized by marriage certificates or other legal documents. Betrothed can also mean "to be committed to or tied up," referring to a commitment or a relationship that is bound together or fixed in time. In modern society, the term betrothed is often used as a metaphor