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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They were focused and engaged, pushing all-in on forechecks and backchecks right from the opening puck drop. James Mirtle, New York Times, 17 May 2025 Foote eventually got engaged to her now-husband, Kristofer Verduzco. Jack Beresford, MSNBC Newsweek, 15 May 2025 Peak Points uses Google’s Gemini AI to find the most engaged moment to place an ad. Zach Vallese, CNBC, 14 May 2025 By integrating interns into the company culture early on, businesses can foster loyalty, drive innovation and ultimately create a more engaged workforce. Anne St. Peter, Forbes.com, 14 May 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 26 May. 2025.

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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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