devoted

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adjective

de·​vot·​ed di-ˈvō-təd 

dē-

: characterized by loyalty and devotion

a devoted fan

he is devoted to her

devotedly adverb

devotedness noun

devoted

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past tense and past participle of devote

Synonyms of devoted

Adjective

• loving
• affectionate
• adoring

Examples of devoted in a Sentence

Adjective

a rock star's most devoted fans

The TV show has a devoted following.

Recent Examples on the Web

Adjective

Frequently featured in movies targeting Latino audiences, Trejo built a devoted following within the demographic over the years as one of the more prominent Mexican American actors in Hollywood. — Carlos De Loera, Los Angeles Times, 12 Oct. 2026

The outstanding artwork of the exhibition, Goldin’s slideshow, largely devoted to candid portraits of friends, many shot in her Bowery loft, remains stunningly raw. — J. Hoberman, ARTnews.com, 9 Oct. 2026

That kind of anecdotal genre fatigue doesn’t establish an industry surplus — but the sentiment does suggest that even devoted horror fans sometimes need help pacing themselves. — Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 9 Oct. 2026

The case has attracted national attention and put a spotlight on some Americans’ frustrations with the healthcare system, as Mangione has seen an outpouring of support from devoted followers who sympathize with Mangione’s cause. — Kara Scannell, CNN Money, 9 Oct. 2026

Word History

Etymology

Adjective

see devote

First Known Use

Adjective

1586, in the meaning defined above

Phrases Containing devoted

• self-devoted

Rhymes for devoted

• demoted
• denoted
• footnoted
• misquoted
• outvoted
• promoted
• uncoated
• unquoted
• bloated
• coated
• doted
• floated

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