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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Soon, a dog and a baby are involved in the increasingly silly slapping.
From Los Angeles Times
Describing her as "so kind and very compassionate", he praised Swift for chatting to everyone involved with the video, but admitted that "security was very hot".
From BBC
The upheaval has involved resignations, a work stoppage and a protest.
It was the first Premier League match Haaland has not been involved in this season.
From BBC
"We pray for the safety of our brave servicemembers and our allies involved in Operation Epic Fury," the top Republican in Congress added.
From Barron's
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