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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Experts say Gen Zs in particular are propagating the luxury preventative health and wellness trend, and are very engaged with health data and education. Amy O’Brien, Vogue, 18 Nov. 2025 Beresh has worked to slow the progression of his disease by eating well, exercising and staying socially engaged. NPR, 17 Nov. 2025 Oz Go Hawaiian filmmaker and activist Go founded Narrative Lost, a nonprofit studio making socially engaged films; his short Antyesti exemplifies his commitment to storytelling as service. Dana Harris-Bridson, IndieWire, 14 Nov. 2025 After a wishy-washy few days, Mel Owens is an engaged man. Katie Campione, Deadline, 12 Nov. 2025 See All Example Sentences for engaged

Word History

First Known Use

1629, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
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 20 Nov. 2025.

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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