AFFIANCED Synonyms: 16 Similar and Opposite Words

affianced 1 of 2

adjective

as in engaged

pledged in marriage the affianced couple are much-sought-after guests for this year's holiday parties

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unattached

affianced

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verb

past tense of affiance

as in proposed

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Adjective

That gives people agency and a reason to stay engaged with the problem rather than simply braced against it.

— Gilda D'Incerti, Forbes.com, 15 Sep. 2026
While there are plenty of familiar names (MrBeast is 85, Charli D’Amelio is 100, Mark Rober is 90) the top of the list is filled with creators that have much smaller — but also much more engaged — audiences.

— Alex Weprin, HollywoodReporter, 14 Sep. 2026

Definition of engaged

Verb

Lawmakers in several states have proposed restricting or even banning them.

— Sally C. Pipes, Chicago Tribune, 20 Sep. 2026
Lawrence bristled at that charge, noting that he's been protesting data centers since last fall when a wave of new projects was proposed across the district and the state.

— ABC News, ABC News, 19 Sep. 2026

Definition of proposed

Adjective

Conner is incredibly committed, but that may not be enough here.

— Maggie Fremont, Vulture, 16 Sep. 2026
While much of the luxury market is recalibrating after years of price increases, Arma has remained committed to its lane, offering leather outerwear between $700 and $1,700.

— Kathy Lee, Footwear News, 16 Sep. 2026

Definition of committed

Verb

The president has promised dozens more trips in the coming weeks.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 17 Sep. 2026
These cities and towns promised better jobs, cheaper homes, less traffic and higher quality of life, outweighing Florida’s allure of tropical weather and ease of getting by on Spanish alone.

— Elliot Spagat, Los Angeles Times, 17 Sep. 2026

Definition of promised

Adjective

The first involves the two betrothed lovers who are to be wed that night, Charlie (Daniel Yearwood) and Jean (Kylie Victoria Edwards).

— Chris Willman, Variety, 27 May 2026
Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce brought a big week full circle by making their first public appearance as a betrothed couple at the place their love story began — GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium.

— Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 29 Aug. 2025

Definition of betrothed

Verb

Rutte pledged to bolster the 32-nation alliance's defenses along its long eastern border with Russia and with Belarus, a Russian ally.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 16 Sep. 2026
The government has also pledged to move migrants from hotels and rooming houses — often in poorer neighborhoods — into more suitable accommodation.

— ABC News, ABC News, 16 Sep. 2026

Definition of pledged

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