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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GovTech clients are some of the most engaged customers out there. Wietse Van Ransbeeck, Forbes, 22 Nov. 2024 That points to a huge push among the young male demographic to be both engaged and conservative. Anita Chabria, Los Angeles Times, 21 Nov. 2024 These troops also need an engaged headquarters to direct and coordinate the artillery and the timing of attacks. Anna Mulrine Grobe, The Christian Science Monitor, 19 Nov. 2024 About two years ago, Warner began to notice that people online were super engaged in her content about the NFL. Stephanie McNeal, Glamour, 19 Nov. 2024 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 5 Dec. 2024.

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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