dedicated

ded·i·cat·ed

adjective

Definition of DEDICATED

1

: devoted to a cause, ideal, or purpose : zealous <a dedicated scholar>

2

: given over to a particular purpose <a dedicated Web server>

— ded·i·cat·ed·ly adverb

Examples of DEDICATED

1. <a dedicated follower of the television show who wouldn't dream of missing an episode>

First Known Use of DEDICATED

circa 1600

Related to DEDICATED

Synonyms

constant, faithful, devoted, devout, down-the-line, fast, good, loyal, pious, staunch (also stanch), steadfast, steady, true, true-blue

Antonyms

disloyal, faithless, false, fickle, inconstant, perfidious, recreant, traitorous, treacherous, unfaithful, untrue

Related Words

dependable, dutiful, reliable, responsible, solid, tried, tried-and-true, trustworthy, trusty; unfaltering, unhesitating, unwavering; determined, intent, resolute; confirmed, dyed-in-the-wool, inveterate, sworn; ardent, avid, enthusiastic, fervent, fervid, gung ho, impassioned, passionate, serious

Near Antonyms

irresponsible, undependable, unreliable, untrustworthy; faltering, hesitant, vacillating, wavering; dubious, irresolute, shaky, uncertain; apathetic, dispassionate, uninterested

Rhymes with DEDICATED

addlepated, animated, antiquated, caffeinated, calculated, castellated, complicated, corrugated, crenellated, educated, elevated, hyphenated, integrated, laminated, liberated, mentholated, perforated, pileated, pixilated, saturated, simulated, syncopated, tessellated, unabated, uncreated, understated, variegated