engaged

adjective

en·​gaged in-ˈgājd 

en-

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

Synonyms

• affianced
• bespoke [dialect]
• bespoken
• betrothed
• promised [chiefly dialect]

Examples of engaged in a Sentence

the engaged couple make a charming pair

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

Recent Examples on the Web

For those who want to be more politically engaged, Marshall said they can get involved by supporting candidates of their choice, by volunteering or by participating in get-out-the-vote drives. —Terry Collins, USA TODAY, 11 July 2024

Land is extremely expensive and scarce, our standards are the highest, our approval processes are purposely slow and deliberate, and neighbors are deeply engaged. —Sam Kmack, The Arizona Republic, 9 July 2024

The big picture: Several school districts across the U.S. have banned or restricted cellphone use to get students to pay attention in class and become more engaged with their peers. —Isaac Avilucea, Axios, 8 July 2024

Soon after winning the election, Mondesi allegedly became engaged in questionable financial transactions. —Steve Henson, Los Angeles Times, 8 July 2024

Word History

First Known Use

1629, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Phrases Containing engaged

• engaged tone
• otherwise engaged

Kids Definition

engaged

adjective

en·​gaged in-ˈgājd 

1

: being occupied with some activity

they were engaged in conversation

2

: pledged to be married : betrothed

an engaged couple