Synonyms of engaged

engaged 1 of 2

adjective

in-ˈgājd 

1

as in committed

pledged in marriage

the engaged couple make a charming pair

Synonyms & Similar Words

• committed
• promised
• betrothed
• affianced
• bespoke

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• unattached

2

as in employed

involved in often constant activity

I'm engaged right now, so call back some other time

Synonyms & Similar Words

• employed
• diligent
• busy
• occupied
• active
• working
• preoccupied
• immersed
• assiduous
• industrious
• bustling
• sedulous
• focused
• absorbed
• laborious
• hopping
• concentrating
• engrossed
• lively
• operating
• tied-up
• buzzing
• going
• humming
• functioning
• vibrant
• animated
• thriving
• operational
• operative
• flourishing
• running
• knee-deep
• energetic
• happening
• vigorous
• swamped
• alive
• astir
• intent
• hardworking
• functional
• living
• tireless
• indefatigable
• untiring

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• unemployed
• inactive
• idle
• unoccupied
• free
• dormant
• passive
• quiescent
• asleep
• latent
• sleepy
• inert
• lifeless
• unbusy
• slow
• dead
• dull
• inoperative
• nonoperating

engaged

2 of 2

verb

past tense of engage

1

as in interested

to hold the attention of

the challenging jigsaw puzzle engaged us all evening

Synonyms & Similar Words

• interested
• occupied
• intrigued
• immersed
• involved
• fascinated
• attracted
• busied
• engrossed
• gripped
• absorbed
• distracted
• enthralled
• preoccupied
• enchanted
• enwrapped
• bemused
• caught up
• obsessed
• captivated
• caught one's eye
• charmed
• hypnotized
• mesmerized
• bewitched
• allured
• beguiled
• monopolized
• hogged

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• bored
• tired
• wearied
• jaded
• palled

2

as in faced

to enter into contest or conflict with

the daring young captain was eager to engage the enemy

Synonyms & Similar Words

• faced
• met
• encountered
• fought
• took on
• opposed
• battled
• contended
• emulated
• rivaled

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• escaped
• evaded
• retreated
• eluded

3

as in pledged

to obligate by prior agreement

we can't go to the dance because we're already engaged to attend a piano recital

Synonyms & Similar Words

• committed
• pledged
• mortgaged
• trothed
• vowed
• betrothed
• promised
• enrolled
• affianced
• enlisted
• swore
• signed on
• plighted
• contracted
• signed up
• overcommitted

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• reneged

4

as in hired

to provide with a paying job

the wealthy couple are looking to engage a handyman to take care of the estate

Synonyms & Similar Words

• employed
• hired
• recruited
• paid
• placed
• retained
• signed (up or on)
• enlisted
• assumed
• laid on
• feed
• took on
• reengaged
• partnered
• reemployed
• rehired
• contracted
• promoted
• subcontracted
• apprenticed
• jobbed
• upgraded
• kept (on)
• scouted
• advanced
• headhunted

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• dismissed
• discharged
• fired
• canned
• sacked
• laid off
• axed
• locked out
• furloughed

5

as in rented

to take or get the temporary use of (something) for a set sum

my sister and her boyfriend have engaged a chauffeured limousine for the prom

Synonyms & Similar Words

• hired
• rented
• leased
• chartered
• checked out
• arranged (for)
• contracted (for)
• reserved
• ordered
• subleased
• sublet
• booked
• signed up (for)
• bespoke

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of engaged

Adjective

The romance genre is extremely popular on the publishing side with massive engaged fan bases, and buyers on the film and TV side recognize the potential for that to translate to the screen. — Lexy Perez, HollywoodReporter, 21 Sep. 2026

Still working years after the typical retirement age, constant change and sense of growth is what keeps Brown engaged. — Preston Fore, Fortune, 20 Sep. 2026

Verb

His daughter Zoë Kravitz, who got engaged to Styles in April, could also be spotted jamming while seated next to her dad. — Emlyn Travis, Entertainment Weekly, 24 Sep. 2026

According to the original invitation, photos and video recording were not permitted, a move intended to keep everyone engaged. — Madeleine Marr, Miami Herald, 22 Sep. 2026