Definitions and Examples of engaged, affianced, committed
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
Having formally agreed to marry.
Example
She was thrilled when her boyfriend proposed and they became engaged.
Engaged to be married.
Example
The couple had been affianced for a year and were excited to start planning their wedding.
Dedicated to a cause, activity, or person; pledged or bound to a certain course of action.
Example
He was committed to his girlfriend and knew he wanted to spend the rest of his life with her.
Key Differences: engaged vs affianced vs committed
- 1Engaged and affianced both refer to a formal agreement to marry, while committed can refer to any level of dedication to a person or cause.
- 2Affianced is a less common term than engaged and may be seen as more formal or old-fashioned.
- 3Committed can also refer to dedication to a cause or activity, not just a romantic relationship.
Effective Usage of engaged, affianced, committed
- 1Discussing Relationships: Use these antonyms to describe someone's relationship status and level of commitment.
- 2Wedding Planning: Incorporate engaged and affianced when discussing wedding plans.
- 3Expressing Dedication: Use committed to describe someone's level of dedication to a person or cause.
Remember this!
The antonyms of unaffianced describe a person's relationship status and level of commitment. Engaged and affianced both refer to a formal agreement to marry, while committed can refer to any level of dedication to a person or cause. Use these words when discussing relationships, wedding planning, or expressing dedication.
