dedicated

adjective

ded·​i·​cat·​ed ˈde-di-ˌkā-təd 

 also  ˈde-ˌdē-

1

: devoted to a cause, ideal, or purpose : zealous

a dedicated scholar

a novelist with a dedicated following

2

: given over to a particular purpose

a dedicated Web server

The fees would be put into a dedicated fund for rebates that go directly to households and employers …

—Tim Brennan and Marc Breslow

dedicatedly adverb

Synonyms

• loyal
• steadfast
• staunch
• devoted
• faithful
• devout
• true
• good

Examples of dedicated in a Sentence

a dedicated follower of the television show who wouldn't dream of missing an episode

Recent Examples on the Web

The new keyboard also features a programmable aluminum roller and dedicated macro keys for streamlined gaming control. —Mark Sparrow, Forbes.com, 1 July 2025

Here, guests can relax in the dedicated lounge area with a glass of Pinot or play a few rounds of ping pong. —Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 30 June 2025

The building has a functioning elevator and a fairly new roof, but no dedicated parking, and no meaningful updates to the top floors since Nigro bought it. —David Hudnall, Kansas City Star, 30 June 2025

Newsweek is about to take the next step in its dedicated daily coverage of sports betting with a brand-new weekly newsletter specifically for sports bettors. —Tyler Everett, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 June 2025

Word History

Etymology

see dedicate entry 1

First Known Use

circa 1600, in the meaning defined at sense 1