Synonyms for engaged

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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.