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.
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Since then, the two-time Grammy winner has gone on to release 11 more albums and continue to perform for her devoted fanbase — her Las Vegas residency is scheduled for next year. Emlyn Travis, Entertainment Weekly, 8 Nov. 2025 Spirited, political, and deeply kind individuals, the Christos were passionately devoted to their artistic vision. Literary Hub, 7 Nov. 2025 Towards the end of his life, Watson seemed as devoted to genetic determinism as the past eugenics movement had been. Nell Greenfieldboyce, NPR, 7 Nov. 2025 And even the most devoted coffee people can sometimes skimp on deep-cleaning their equipment. Noah Kaufman, Bon Appetit Magazine, 7 Nov. 2025 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 13 Nov. 2025.

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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