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affianced

American  
[uh-fahy-uhnst] / əˈfaɪ ənst /

adjective

  1. betrothed; engaged.


Etymology

Origin of affianced

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

Example Sentences

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Willis, 30, on Monday made the announcement on Instagram, confirming that she and musician Justin Acee are affianced.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 24, 2024

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

From Salon • Sep. 4, 2024

The affianced co-hosts of MSNBC’s “Morning Joe,” it turns out, have also been named visiting fellows to Harvard Kennedy School’s Institute of Politics.

From Washington Post • Jul. 13, 2017

Being gay is a great thing to be ostentatious about, although using the correct pronouns to refer to your affianced hardly reaches “ostentatious” levels, in my book.

From Slate • Jan. 4, 2017

Lester Leland had been heard from, was well, and wrote in so hopeful a strain that the heart of his affianced grew light and joyous.

From Elsie's Widowhood A Sequel to Elsie's Children by Finley, Martha