engaged

adjective

en·​gaged in-ˈgājd How to pronounce engaged (audio)
en-
Synonyms of engagednext
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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Even if a fraction of the clip audience watches or listens to the entirety of something, that audience tends to be very engaged and usually motivated to pay for that content. Charlie Warzel, The Atlantic, 24 Apr. 2026 Statewide, there are efforts to change high school experiences and graduation requirements with the hope that students will be more engaged. CBS News, 24 Apr. 2026 The engaged core audience became brand ambassadors, and the resulting social reach was the best launch the client had ever had. Kennedy French, Variety, 23 Apr. 2026 When leaders embrace positive personal energy, their positivity becomes infectious and leads to a vibrant and engaged workplace culture. Rebecca Ahmed, Big Think, 22 Apr. 2026 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 28 Apr. 2026.

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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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