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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Its founder, Diarrha N'Diaye-Mbaye, told The Cut that it was caused by a lack of longstanding financial investment, despite having quickly built a devoted following, earned accolades across beauty media, and gotten featured on shelves at Sephora stores nationwide. Sofía Viera, Allure, 10 Oct. 2025 Once Twenty Twenty Six airs and when the drama (and most likely disappointment) of next year’s World Cup has worn off, thoughts from his devoted following of fans may turn to what Morton does next with Ian Fletcher, this most malleable of characters. Max Goldbart, Deadline, 9 Oct. 2025 William, too, endures as a devoted subject, if one who fades from view in the book’s later sections. Stacy Schiff, The Atlantic, 8 Oct. 2025 Much like James, Swift has her devoted fanbase locked into her every move. Kyle Feldscher, CNN Money, 7 Oct. 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 18 Oct. 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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