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

Machine Gun Kelly proposed to Fox in January 2022, after which the affianced couple allegedly drank each other’s blood.

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

• engaged
• pledged