engaged

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adjective

en·​gaged in-ˈgājd How to pronounce engaged (audio)
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Synonyms of engaged
1
: involved in activity : occupied, busy
2
: pledged to be married : betrothed
3
: greatly interested : committed entry 1
4
: involved especially in a hostile encounter
5
: partly embedded in a wall
an engaged column
6
: being in gear : meshed

engaged

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past tense and past participle of engage entry 1

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Adjective the engaged couple make a charming pair I'm engaged right now, so call back some other time.
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But writing notes by hand requires a more engaged mental filter. — Rustin Dodd, New York Times, 3 Sep. 2026 By creating measurable value today, employees become more engaged in their roles. — Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 1 Sep. 2026 Strahan is interviewing Ariana Grande, who just became engaged to Davidson, for ABC News. — Ralphie Aversa, USA Today, 1 Sep. 2026 Once McBride concluded, Erika Kirk seemed engaged as defense attorney Staci Visser began her closing argument. — Cindy Von Quednow, CNN Money, 1 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for engaged

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First Known Use

Adjective

1629, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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“Engaged.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/engaged. Accessed 4 Sep. 2026.

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engaged

adjective
en·​gaged in-ˈgājd How to pronounce engaged (audio)
1
: being occupied with some activity
they were engaged in conversation
2
: pledged to be married : betrothed
an engaged couple
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