AFFIANCED Synonyms: 16 Similar and Opposite Words

affianced 1 of 2

adjective

as in engaged

pledged in marriage the affianced couple are much-sought-after guests for this year's holiday parties

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unattached

affianced

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verb

past tense of affiance

as in proposed

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Adjective

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

Definition of engaged

Verb

The most typical public piece is a bust, but Plasencia proposed the idea of a monument, and it was accepted.

— Sarah Moreno, Miami Herald, 31 Aug. 2026
When the East Plano Islamic Center proposed a 400-acre development north of Dallas anchored by a mosque, an Islamic school and homes marketed to Muslim families, the response wasn’t ordinary zoning review.

— Asma Uddin, The Conversation, 31 Aug. 2026

Definition of proposed

Adjective

The school had a prominent billionaire booster, Tilman Fertitta, who was financially committed to leveling the program up.

— John Talty, Vanity Fair, 2 Sep. 2026
Axiom has remained committed to the process, but private sources have expressed concerns about its rate of progress.

— Eric Berger, ArsTechnica, 2 Sep. 2026

Definition of committed

Verb

Chairman Warsh spoke of the need to continue the battle against high inflation and promised the Fed will deliver its 2% inflation target.

— George Calhoun, Fortune, 29 Aug. 2026
Repay promised a full investigation, beginning with the 911 executive board and then the full commission and a public report when the investigation is completed.

— Doug Ross, Chicago Tribune, 28 Aug. 2026

Definition of promised

Adjective

The first involves the two betrothed lovers who are to be wed that night, Charlie (Daniel Yearwood) and Jean (Kylie Victoria Edwards).

— Chris Willman, Variety, 27 May 2026
Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce brought a big week full circle by making their first public appearance as a betrothed couple at the place their love story began — GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium.

— Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 29 Aug. 2025

Definition of betrothed

Verb

In September, the parliamentary speaker pledged to pay the bride price whenever Oyo determined to get married, to which the king in his throne smiled.

— Rodney Muhumuza, Los Angeles Times, 28 Aug. 2026
The Republican candidate, Mike Rogers, has pledged support for a corrupt, racist, authoritarian-minded administration.

— Jonathan Chait, The Atlantic, 28 Aug. 2026

Definition of pledged

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