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engaged
adjective as in promised to be married
Strong matches
affianced, betrothed, bound, contracted, intended, pinned, pledged, plighted, ringed, steady
Weak matches
asked for, future, given one's word, going steady, spoken for
adjective as in operating; busy
Strongest matches
absorbed, committed, employed, engrossed, interested, involved, occupied, preoccupied, working
Strong matches
Weak matches
at work, connected with, dealing in, deep, in place, in use, intent, rapt, tied-up, unavailable, wrapped-up
Example Sentences
But the Slovenian star remained engaged, even with a wrap around his midsection.
On its surface, a 36-year-old football player teaming up with rabble-rousing investors might seem as unlikely as getting engaged to the world’s most famous pop star after talking about her on a podcast.
Leavitt is perfect: Exuberant, eager and engaged, with the mental acumen of an abandoned sock puppet.
The record turnout of 50.43% suggests that, when you introduce some jeopardy into the mix, voters do become engaged.
Horton engaged in deception or buyers simply failed to understand the terms, he added.
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From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
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