He is dreadfully married. 'He's the most married man I ever saw in my life.'
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- He is extremely married, implying he has many wives or is heavily committed to marriage.
- In plain terms
- He is very married.
- What can you take from it?
- Excessive marriage can be a humorous exaggeration.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What does 'dreadfully married' suggest about his life?
- Is it a criticism or a joke?
Another view
The phrase is vague and may be misunderstood without context.
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