devotee

noun

dev·​o·​tee ˌde-ˌvō-ˈtē  ˌdē- 

ˌdā-,

də-,

-ˈtā

: an ardent follower, supporter, or enthusiast (as of a religion, art form, or sport)

Synonyms

• addict
• aficionado
• afficionado
• buff
• bug
• enthusiast
• fan
• fanatic
• fancier
• fiend
• fool
• freak
• habitué
• habitue
• head
• hound
• junkie
• junky
• lover
• maniac
• maven
• mavin
• nut
• sucker

Examples of devotee in a Sentence

The nightclub is popular among jazz devotees.

a group of religious devotees

Recent Examples on the Web

Though a certain type of mixology devotee may avoid uttering the cocktail names out loud, like Mary Berry’s Soggy Bottom, drinks here are the result of intense thought and care. —Joseph Hernandez, Bon Appetit Magazine, 30 May 2025

Miami Art Deco devotees flock to Miami, where lucky homeowners can nab a property in the city’s celebrated style—or a modern spin on it. —Amelia Mularz, Architectural Digest, 28 May 2025

Faena Residences Miami allows brand devotees to live a full-time Faena lifestyle. —Emma Reynolds, Forbes.com, 22 May 2025

The most loyal Lucille Roberts devotees have little interest in working out anywhere else. —Alex Vadukul, New York Times, 21 May 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1645, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for devotee

• agree
• allee
• banshee
• beastly
• bibi
• bowsprit
• carefree
• cerci
• chablis
• cowpea
• crappie
• crappy

Kids Definition

devotee

noun

dev·​o·​tee ˌdev-ə-ˈtē  -ˈtā 

: a keen or earnest follower, supporter, or enthusiast

a devotee of sports