engaged

[en-geyjd] / ɛnˈgeɪdʒd /

ADJECTIVE

promised to be married

Synonyms

STRONGEST

committed hooked matched

STRONG

affianced betrothed bound contracted intended pinned pledged plighted ringed steady

WEAK

asked for future given one's word going steady spoken for

Antonyms

WEAK

available disengaged inoperable not working uninvolved

ADJECTIVE

operating; busy

Synonyms

STRONGEST

absorbed committed employed engrossed interested involved occupied preoccupied working

STRONG

doing immersed performing practicing pursuing signed

WEAK

at work connected with dealing in deep in place in use intent rapt tied-up unavailable wrapped-up

Antonyms

STRONGEST

bored disinterested idle inactive uninterested unoccupied

WEAK

available disengaged inoperable not working uninvolved

Example Sentences

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They were engaged shortly thereafter, followed by an intimate wedding at her mother’s estate in Southampton.

From Los Angeles Times

Tina isn’t showing signs of discomfort and remains “bright and engaged” and “greets her keepers,” according to the zoo.

From Los Angeles Times

I only hope that other people reading this see the signs and find more responsible and engaged authorities to turn to.

From MarketWatch

But Washington and Tehran haven’t yet engaged in direct negotiations to end the war.

From The Wall Street Journal

A person familiar with the matter said Dean engaged in conversation with some of the people who signed it.

From The Wall Street Journal