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

Do a variety of exercise activities to keep yourself engaged. — Angela Ryan Lee, Verywell Health, 6 Aug. 2026

Meanwhile, the running frenemy dynamic between senior trooper Thorny (Chandrasekhar) and his coarse, obnoxious colleague Farva (Kevin Heffernan) takes more strain than usual when Farva becomes engaged to Thorny’s sister Sarita (Hannah Simone). — Guy Lodge, Variety, 5 Aug. 2026

Verb

Police released video Friday of a mass shooting that killed three people at an Idaho In-N-Out Burger, and heaped praise on a bystander who engaged the gunman on a trail, slowing him down and giving authorities time to catch up. — Sarah Raza, Chicago Tribune, 7 Aug. 2026

Another man, Austin James, also engaged Williams, but not with a gun, and was wounded in the confrontation, his father told the Statesman. — Idaho Statesman, 7 Aug. 2026