engaged

adjective

en·​gaged in-ˈgājd How to pronounce engaged (audio)
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Synonyms of engagednext
1
: involved in activity : occupied, busy
2
: pledged to be married : betrothed
3
: greatly interested : committed
4
: involved especially in a hostile encounter
5
: partly embedded in a wall
an engaged column
6
: being in gear : meshed

Examples of engaged in a Sentence

the engaged couple make a charming pair I'm engaged right now, so call back some other time.
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Protecting these landmarks requires collaboration among civic leaders, developers, property owners, architects, preservationists and engaged citizens. Chicago Tribune, 2 May 2026 The two became engaged in an argument that turned into a fight, during which the unknown person pulled out a sharp object and stabbed the victim about the body before leaving the scene, police said. Jeramie Bizzle, CBS News, 2 May 2026 One of the people who was the most engaged, personable, and helpful was the rock climbing guide (who consults for the hotel), who spent several hours with families on the vertical wall. Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 May 2026 By identifying moments when viewers are likely to be more engaged, however, TV companies hope to gain some of their pricing power. Brian Steinberg, Variety, 30 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for engaged

Word History

First Known Use

1629, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of engaged was in 1629

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“Engaged.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/engaged. Accessed 5 May. 2026.

Kids Definition

engaged

adjective
en·​gaged in-ˈgājd How to pronounce engaged (audio)
1
: being occupied with some activity
they were engaged in conversation
2
: pledged to be married : betrothed
an engaged couple

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