devoted

adjective

de·​vot·​ed di-ˈvō-təd How to pronounce devoted (audio)
dē-
Synonyms of devotednext
: 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.
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Maris re-ignites a relationship with Alex, a devoted old flame whose growing love for Maxy forces her to make a deadly choice. Alex Ritman, Variety, 7 May 2026 The Pixel Watch, meanwhile, is more for devoted fans to the Pixel and Android ecosystems. Bloomberg, Mercury News, 7 May 2026 After all, among all the disciplines in the world, science is the one most devoted to creating our best approximation of truthful reality. Big Think, 6 May 2026 For almost three decades, this pizzeria had a devoted following. Phillip Valys, Sun Sentinel, 6 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for devoted

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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“Devoted.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/devoted. Accessed 12 May. 2026.

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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