One possible antonym for the phrase "out of wedlock" is the phrase "in wedlock." This phrase refers to children who are born to parents who are legally married or in a recognized union. Unlike children born out of wedlock, children born in wedlock are typically considered legitimate under the law and often have greater rights and privileges in terms of inheritance, citizenship, and other legal matters. Other possible antonyms for "out of wedlock" might include phrases like "legitimate," "lawful," or "properly conceived." These words all suggest that the child in question was born under favorable or legal circumstances and may enjoy certain benefits or protections as a result.

What are the antonyms for Out of wedlock?

• adv.

  • all
  • legitimately
  .

Famous quotes with Out of wedlock

• To the moralist prostitution does not consist so much in the fact that the woman sells her body, but rather that she sells it out of wedlock.

  Emma Goldman
• Let's remember the children who come from broken homes, surrounded by crime, drugs, temptation, their peers having babies out of wedlock, but who still manage to get a good education despite the many obstacles they face every day.

  Armstrong Williams

Synonyms:

bad scene, rotten hand, bum trip, depressing experience, unhappy situation, unpleasant situation, bummer, disaster, downer, drag.