involved
Americanadjective
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very intricate or complex.
an involved reply.
- Synonyms:
- tangled, knotty, complicated
- Antonyms:
- simple
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implicated.
involved in crime.
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concerned in some affair, especially in a way likely to cause danger or unpleasantness.
I didn't call the police because I didn't want to get involved.
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committed or engaged, as in a political cause or artistic movement.
The civil rights demonstration attracted the involved young people of the area.
adjective
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complicated; difficult to comprehend
an involved literary style
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(usually postpositive) concerned or implicated
one of the men involved
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euphemistic having sexual relations
she was involved with a number of men
Other Word Forms
- involvedly adverb
- involvedness noun
- noninvolved adjective
- uninvolved adjective
Etymology
Origin of involved
Example Sentences
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Those involved from Swansea University, Neath Port Talbot council and Margam Abbey Church said the discovery offered "unparalleled information about Wales' national story".
From BBC
The club thanked medical staff stewards and nearby supporters for assisting during the incident, and said it would "ensure those involved receive the appropriate care".
From BBC
Vessels not legitimately flagged generally have no insurance, which experts have warned could lead to a crisis if they were involved in an incident like an expensive oil spill.
From BBC
We wanted girls to be involved from the start — it was important to us that the league be coed and inclusive to reflect how competitive girls pickleball already is.
From Los Angeles Times
People involved in the seizure of Bella 1 said Russian military vessels were talking to the tanker’s crew as it was being captured by American special forces coming on board down ropes from helicopters.
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