engaged

1 of 2

adjective

en·​gaged in-ˈgājd 

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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

2 of 2

past tense and past participle of engage entry 1

Synonyms of engaged

Adjective

• committed

Examples of engaged in a Sentence

Adjective

the engaged couple make a charming pair

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

Recent Examples on the Web

Adjective

The survey describes a wealthy, highly engaged slice of the generation, not Gen Z consumers generally. — Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 8 Oct. 2026

Brands need to stay engaged when a project becomes complicated. — Lewis Perkins, Footwear News, 7 Oct. 2026

An engaged community with ‘little-town attitude’ One of Citrus Heights’ key challenges, several candidates said, is that its land is largely built out. — Sacbee.com, 6 Oct. 2026

Someone experiencing abuse may be quieter than usual, uncharacteristically private about their relationship and less engaged in social functions, sources said. — Kristen Rogers, CNN Money, 6 Oct. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

Adjective

1629, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Phrases Containing engaged

• engaged tone
• otherwise engaged

Rhymes for engaged

• disengaged
• aged
• caged
• gaged
• gauged
• paged
• raged
• staged
• swaged
• waged
• assuaged
• enraged

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