devoted

adjective

de·​vot·​ed di-ˈvō-təd How to pronounce devoted (audio)
dē-
: characterized by loyalty and devotion
a devoted fan
he is devoted to her
devotedly adverb
devotedness noun

Examples of devoted in a Sentence

a rock star's most devoted fans The TV show has a devoted following.
Recent Examples on the Web His mother is devoted to his mentally disabled brother Claudio, and Rocco lives in the shadow of his charismatic older half-brother, Tommaso (Adriano Giannini). Aramide Tinubu, Variety, 5 Mar. 2024 The entire 10-song first act of the concert, which lasted just over four hours, was devoted to the new release, with the first five songs performed in the exact same order. Ed Masley, The Arizona Republic, 28 Feb. 2024 That means staying devoted to housework and taking care of the children — and being subservient to their working husbands. Taylor Nicioli, CNN, 27 Feb. 2024 An entire, enthralling room is devoted to elephants. Sebastian Smee, Washington Post, 23 Feb. 2024 Detective presents a counterargument in characters like Kayla, a sharp nursing student and devoted mother who stands up for her family, and Annie, a dedicated midwife who protests the local mine poisoning the water with deadly consequences. Toni Fitzgerald, Forbes, 16 Feb. 2024 Jackie and Shadow have drawn a devoted following, and Steers believes their personalities keep viewers tuning in. Amy Hubbard, Los Angeles Times, 15 Feb. 2024 Entire libraries are devoted to the trouble America finds due to excessive ambition. Hal Brands, The Mercury News, 21 Feb. 2024 Authenticity and connection One of Swift’s most notable strengths is her ability to connect with her fans on a personal level and cultivate a loyal, devoted fan base. Allbusiness, Forbes, 21 Feb. 2024

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Word History

Etymology

see devote

First Known Use

1586, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of devoted was in 1586

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Cite this Entry

“Devoted.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/devoted. Accessed 19 Mar. 2024.

Kids Definition

devoted

adjective
: having strong loyalty, affection, or dedication
her grandchildren were devoted to her
a rock singer's devoted fans
devotedly adverb
devotedness noun

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