devoted

adjective

de·​vot·​ed di-ˈvō-təd How to pronounce devoted (audio)
dē-
Synonyms of devoted
: 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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George is big-hearted, loyal as a golden retriever, and completely devoted to Yardley. Rosy Cordero, Deadline, 25 June 2026 After his death on Saturday, the couple’s devoted followers began to donate once again to the GoFundMe that was originally created when the quadruplets were born. Sam Gillette, PEOPLE, 25 June 2026 The business began as a ghost kitchen inside Oak Street Eats before growing a devoted following through social media. Kaitlyn Harvey, AJC.com, 24 June 2026 This editor was a devoted watcher, decades ago, when a young who’s who of literary types Skyped in to talk with Bob, from Ezra Klein to Ta-Nehisi Coates and Megan McArdle. Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 24 June 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 27 Jun. 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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