affianced

[uh-fahy-uhnst]

adjective

1. betrothed; engaged.

Word History and Origins

Origin of affianced¹

First recorded in 1570–80; affiance + -ed ²

Example Sentences

The “Beast Games” host, 26, who is the most-subscribed-to YouTuber, proposed to his girlfriend of two years on Christmas Day and revealed on New Year’s Day that they were affianced.

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However, usually the affianced couple can stick it out long enough to break up in private once the show is completely done.

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And while their young affianced status sparked a wave of “She’s 19” thoughts and opinions — aimed at the couple being too young to take such a leap — the star addressed the backlash months later.

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Cyrus made their relationship Instagram-official in November, and in late April, she announced they were affianced.

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When he notes that a sensuous prose stylist “wants subject and style to be allied and affianced,” he reenacts the very resonances he praises.

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