engaged

adjective

en·​gaged in-ˈgājd How to pronounce engaged (audio)
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

Examples of engaged in a Sentence

the engaged couple make a charming pair I'm engaged right now, so call back some other time.
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Yes, rewarding users with tokens costs companies, but the trade-off is a loyal, engaged audience. Matvii Diadkov, Forbes.com, 29 May 2025 Players like Jefferson, who do not have to show up for these voluntary sessions, are not only present but engaged. Alec Lewis, New York Times, 29 May 2025 But when navigated well, this process can strengthen the relationship and ensure that directors serve as your candid, engaged, and strategic partners. Rachel Durose, Harvard Business Review, 28 May 2025 Jaws is better at 50, sharks are seen more positively in 2025, and the public is more engaged in shark conservation and beach safety. Chris Pepin-Neff, Scientific American, 26 May 2025 See All Example Sentences for engaged

Word History

First Known Use

1629, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of engaged was in 1629

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“Engaged.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/engaged. Accessed 3 Jun. 2025.

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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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