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

Through hands-on learning, mentorship and rigorous coursework, Hahn said, students should be prepared not only for successful careers, but also to become engaged citizens who serve their communities. — Harllie Stevenson, Idaho Statesman, 30 Oct. 2026

David is as engaged and entertained as anyone in the audience. — Jem Aswad, Variety, 30 Oct. 2026

Verb

While at the establishment, the report said Gonzalez engaged an assistant waiter in an argument, questioning the worker about his sexuality. — Ana Maria Soler, CBS News, 3 Nov. 2026

Snow met the Selling the OC star, 37, in 2018, and the former couple got engaged a year later, before ultimately tying the knot in March 2020 just ahead of the COVID-19 pandemic. — Madison E. Goldberg, PEOPLE, 3 Nov. 2026