committed

adjective

com·​mit·​ted kə-ˈmi-təd 

1

: placed in confinement (as in a mental institution)

committed patients

2

: having made a pledge or commitment to someone (such as a romantic partner) or something (such as a cause)

committed partners

a committed parent/teacher

strongly committed to the fight for equal rights

also : characterized by such a pledge or commitment

two people in a committed relationship

Examples of committed in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Bieber has been a committed regular for years, often spotted leaving Forma in a coordinating Alo or CSB workout set. — Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 12 Aug. 2026

Ahead of its sixth season, Brunson remains committed to acting and remaining in the writers’ room as opposed to directing episodes herself (for now). — Matt Minton, Variety, 12 Aug. 2026

South Africa’s energy reforms have attracted billions of dollars in committed private capital, helping to produce enough power for Eskom to end rolling power cuts that have stymied growth in Africa’s largest economy. — Tiisetso Motsoeneng, semafor.com, 12 Aug. 2026

Capitalizing on social media trends, finding committed cast members, tapping into nostalgia and much more, as Ellwood reports. — Matt Brennan, Los Angeles Times, 12 Aug. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1646, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Phrases Containing committed

• committed relationship

Rhymes for committed

• acquitted
• admitted
• befitted
• emitted
• omitted
• outfitted
• outwitted
• permitted
• refitted
• remitted
• submitted
• transmitted