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

Owner-baker Jonathan Ung prepares more than 1,000 doughnuts a day for one of the region’s most diverse, devoted pre-dawn lines. — Jenn Harris, Los Angeles Times, 21 Sep. 2026

But today, as the Star Trek franchise celebrates its 60th anniversary, Navia finds opportunities to celebrate the legacy of her love and connect with Trek’s devoted fans who have experienced their own powerful grieving journeys. — Scott Huver, PEOPLE, 21 Sep. 2026

People can experience love and tenderness for younger generations without biological parenthood, as any devoted aunt or teacher can attest. — Margaret Talbot, New Yorker, 21 Sep. 2026

Secondo is dating a good-natured and devoted young American woman (Minnie Driver), while simultaneously having an affair with Pascal’s Italian girlfriend and hostess (Isabella Rossellini). — Frank Scheck, HollywoodReporter, 20 Sep. 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