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

The survey describes a wealthy, highly engaged slice of the generation, not Gen Z consumers generally.

— Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 8 Oct. 2026
Greene-Placentia later became more engaged in Arizona Democratic politics.

— Jacques Billeaud, Los Angeles Times, 8 Oct. 2026

Definition of engaged

Verb

Amid speculation that Drexel plans to sell the 150-year-old building housing the Academy, Philadelphia's city council proposed altering local zoning overlays in order to make selling the building or converting it to other uses more difficult.

— Andrew Stelzer, NPR, 3 Oct. 2026
The tax measure was first proposed eight years ago in response to flagging state funding for public schools.

— Max Klaver, Miami Herald, 3 Oct. 2026

Definition of proposed

Adjective

The left remains committed to peace via diplomacy and Palestinian self-determination.

— Dahlia Scheindlin, Time, 7 Oct. 2026
While Marine Le Pen’s right-wing National Rally recently proposed substantial spending cuts meant to stabilize the public finances, her party also remains committed to costly tax reductions, Kenningham said.

— Hanna Ziady, CNN Money, 7 Oct. 2026

Definition of committed

Verb

Karl Mayer promised working machinery, new fabric concepts and production demonstrations but offered no technical details or exact dates.

— Alexandra Harrell, Footwear News, 8 Oct. 2026
About 45% recommended combining several active ingredients without safety advice, and 32% promised immediate results.

— Taylor Nicioli, CNN Money, 8 Oct. 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

Presidential frontrunner Marine Le Pen vowed deep budget cuts Tuesday to lower the deficit, but has also pledged to increase retirement benefits.

— Morgan Chalfant, semafor.com, 7 Oct. 2026
The bank also pledged to make its home lending sales team more diverse.

— Emily Hallas, The Washington Examiner, 7 Oct. 2026

Definition of pledged

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