HyperDic: committed

English > 2 senses of the word *committed*:
ADJECTIVE	all	committed	bound or obligated, as under a pledge to a particular cause, action / action, or attitude
ADJECTIVE	all	committed, attached	associated in an exclusive / exclusive sexual relationship

committed > pronunciation
Sounds	kahmih'tahd
Rhymes	abbreviated ... wounded: 365 rhymes with ahd...

English > *committed*: 2 senses > adjective 1
Meaning	Bound or obligated, as under a pledge to a particular cause, action / action, or attitude.
Examples	"committed church members" "a committed Marxist"
Narrower	bound up, wrapped up	Deeply devoted to
Narrower	pledged, sworn	Bound by or as if by an oath
Opposite	uncommitted	not bound or pledged
Spanish	comprometido
Nouns	committedness	the trait of sincere and steadfast fixity of purpose

English > *committed*: 2 senses > adjective 2
Meaning	associated in an exclusive / exclusive sexual relationship.
Synonym	attached
Narrower	bespoken, betrothed	pledged to be married
	intended	future
	involved	emotionally involved
See also	loving	Feeling or showing love and affection
Opposite	unattached, uncommitted	not associated in an exclusive / exclusive sexual relationship
Spanish	comprometido
Catalan	compromès

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