engaged

adjective

en·​gaged in-ˈgājd How to pronounce engaged (audio)
en-
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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Turn passing glances into engaged followers by speaking directly to their immediate concerns. Jodie Cook, Forbes, 6 Mar. 2025 After meeting online and falling in love, Jay and Pamela are engaged and live together with Jay’s parents. Vanessa Etienne, People.com, 4 Mar. 2025 In fact, a larger share of the audience often identifies as independent than with the opposition party, even though independents tend to be less politically engaged. Geoffrey Skelley, ABC News, 3 Mar. 2025 Americans overall want to remain engaged on the world stage. Anthony Salvanto, CBS News, 2 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for engaged

Word History

First Known Use

1629, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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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 12 Mar. 2025.

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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