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Synonyms

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

Most of my friends are married, affianced, or gobbled up by Los Angeles, or veganism.

From New York Times • Jan. 2, 2018

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

From the emperor's Itinerary we learn that Queen 238 Eleanor left off her mourning on being affianced to the King of France.

From The First Governess of the Netherlands, Margaret of Austria by Tremayne, Eleanor E.