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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Timmons' family remembers her as a loving and devoted mother whose loss has left a significant void in their lives. Drake Bentley, jsonline.com, 29 Aug. 2025 Benedict Cumberbatch plays Theo Rose in the retelling, an initially devoted husband to Ivy Rose (Olivia Colman). Erin Jensen, USA Today, 28 Aug. 2025 Over nearly 30 years, 89X built a devoted audience across the border, even hosting annual concert events in Detroit such as the Night 89X Stole Christmas and the 89X Birthday Bash. Nour Rahal, Freep.com, 28 Aug. 2025 Barrett has played the hardscrabble, fiercely devoted emergency room charge nurse since the show's first season, which premiered in 2015. Ryan Coleman, EW.com, 28 Aug. 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 6 Sep. 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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