engaged synonyms

engaged

modif.

  1. Promised in marriage

    betrothed, affianced, bound, pledged, plighted, matched, intended, committed, hooked*, ringed*. *

    Antonyms free*, available*, unbetrothed.

  2. Not at liberty

    busy, occupied, involved, tied up; see busy 1, 3, rapt 2.

  3. In a profession, business, or the like

    employed, practicing, performing, working at, dealing in, doing, interested, absorbed in, pursuing, at work, involved in, engaged with, connected with; see also employed.

    Antonyms unemployed*, out of a job, without connection.

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