espoused adjective2 •Having been espoused or claimed; held (as a belief or position).Contrary to most espoused wisdom, most distance hikers travel alone. — 2009 •Married, engaged, or in a committed monogamous relationship.Eliezer immediately brought jewels of silver, jewels of gold, and raiment, and offered them to her as the espoused wife of Isaac. — 1866 formsmore espoused · most espoused