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

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

From Salon

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.

From Los Angeles Times

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

From Los Angeles Times

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

From Washington Post

The “Stranger Things” star and Bongiovi, the son of rocker Jon Bon Jovi, left fans to unpack the latest Brown-adjacent mystery when they hinted at their apparent affianced status Tuesday with a pair of Instagram posts showing Brown wearing an engagement ring.

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

• engaged
• pledged