involved

American  

[in-volvd] / ɪnˈvɒlvd /

adjective

1. very intricate or complex.

   an involved reply.

   Synonyms:

   tangled, knotty, complicated

   Antonyms:

   simple

2. implicated.

   involved in crime.

3. 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.

4. committed or engaged, as in a political cause or artistic movement.

   The civil rights demonstration attracted the involved young people of the area.

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involved British  

/ ɪnˈvɒlvd /

adjective

1. complicated; difficult to comprehend

   an involved literary style

2. (usually postpositive) concerned or implicated

   one of the men involved

3. euphemistic having sexual relations

   she was involved with a number of men

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Other Word Forms

• involvedly adverb
• involvedness noun
• noninvolved adjective
• uninvolved adjective

Etymology

Origin of involved

First recorded in 1600–10; involve + -ed ²

Example Sentences

A list of all the researchers involved in this study and their institutional affiliations can be found here.

From Science Daily

“It’s time, for the good of the business and all involved,” he says.

From The Wall Street Journal

If you are not already member and would like to get involved, sign up here.

From BBC

A police spokesperson said there were no passengers in the car and no other vehicles were involved.

From BBC

On the other hand, some think the analytics at least provide a plan and the consortium being involved with other clubs at least means they offer some experience.

From BBC

Related Words

• affected
• concerned
• embroiled
• entangled
• interested
• participating