engaged
/ɪnˈɡeɪd͡ʒd/
Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.
Sense 1
Meaning · English
Having agreed to marry a particular person (one's fiancé or fiancée) or each other.
Adjective
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Sense 2
Meaning · English
Busy or employed.
Adjective
Examples
Dig if you will the picture / Of you and I engaged in a kiss / The sweat of your body covers me / Can you my darling / Can you picture this?
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “engaged” mean?
Having agreed to marry a particular person (one's fiancé or fiancée) or each other.
Is “engaged” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.