attached

adjective

at·​tached ə-ˈtacht 

1

: connected or joined to something

see the attached document

a house with an attached garage

2

: emotionally connected : having strong feelings of affection or connection

These are happy and well-adjusted children who are very attached to their adoptive family.

—Micky Duxbury

3

: permanently fixed when adult

attached barnacles

Synonyms

• affected
• fond
• inclined
• partial

Examples of attached in a Sentence

Please fill out the attached application.

Please see the document attached.

The house has an attached garage.

We both became very attached to the cat.

Recent Examples on the Web

The youngest daughter is most attached to her new stepmother, but the others are getting there. —Amy Dickinson, Baltimore Sun, 24 May 2024

Shaun — who remained attached to Dr. Glassman as ever despite their rocky friendship — refused to accept his friend’s medical diagnosis. —Jp Mangalindan, Peoplemag, 22 May 2024

Word History

First Known Use

1734, in the meaning defined at sense 2