dedicated

ded·i·cat·ed

adj

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

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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