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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Anemone, the directorial debut of Ronan Day-Lewis, featuring the return to the big screen of his three-time Oscar-winning father Daniel Day-Lewis, will open this year’s Camerimage film festival, the world’s leading fest devoted to the art of cinematography. Scott Roxborough, HollywoodReporter, 31 Oct. 2025 In just over two years, Rapp has carved out a space as one of pop’s rising voices, earning both critical acclaim and a devoted fan base. Jessica Lynch, Billboard, 30 Oct. 2025 Regardless of results, Roach remained a loyal and devoted fan of TCU. Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 30 Oct. 2025 Kimmy Nguyen, a devoted fan of the Puerto Rican superstar, unveiled her intricate skeleton display on Instagram earlier this month, attracting hundreds of raving comments from like-minded admirers. Natalia Senanayake, PEOPLE, 29 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 6 Nov. 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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