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

These results suggest that there may be something unique to paying attention to birds that makes people more likely to be aware, engaged and present. — The Conversation, Fortune, 27 July 2026

Active bouncers include extra features to help keep your baby more engaged. — Bestreviews, Mercury News, 24 July 2026

Verb

Aschenbrenner is engaged to Avital Balwit, chief of staff for Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei, according to an October profile in Fortune, which cited a Situational Awareness LP spokesperson. — David Faber, CNBC, 30 July 2026

Oats revealed that he and Accetta were engaged back in April. — Austin Perry Outkick, FOXNews.com, 29 July 2026