ENGAGEDLY
En*ga"ged*ly, adv.
Defn: With attachment; with interest; earnestly.
ENGAGEDNESS
En*ga"ged*ness, n.
Defn: The state of being deeply interested; earnestness; zeal.
ENGAGEMENT
En*gage"ment, n. Etym: [Cf. F. engagement.]
1. The act of engaging, pledging, enlisting, occupying, or entering into contest.
2. The state of being engaged, pledged or occupied; specif., a pledge to take some one as husband or wife.
3. That which engages; engrossing occupation; employment of the attention; obligation by pledge, promise, or contract; an enterprise embarked in; as, his engagements prevented his acceptance of any office. Religion, which is the chief engagement of our league. Milton.
4. (Mil.)
Defn: An action; a fight; a battle.
In hot engagement with the Moors. Dryden.