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

Now in their 30s, Bieber is married to model Hailey Bieber, and Gomez recently became engaged to music producer Benny Blanco. —Tim Ryan, Newsweek, 18 Dec. 2024

By creating a supportive, educated and engaged environment, leaders can seamlessly embed wellness into the workplace routine. —John Graham Harper, Forbes, 17 Dec. 2024

According to the report, women are the most engaged TV audience. —Tracy Brown, Los Angeles Times, 17 Dec. 2024

He’s been far more engaged since Sorensen dialed up the forecheck, a style that suits Bertuzzi as well as anyone. —Mark Lazerus, The Athletic, 13 Dec. 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