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.
Recent Examples on the Web The restaurant, which has a devoted following in the KC metro, will welcome the public to its Lenexa location at 8810 Maurer Road on Wednesday. Jenna Thompson, Kansas City Star, 15 July 2024 Classic flavors have earned a devoted following as well. Josh Miller, Southern Living, 14 July 2024 Too much of it is devoted to rehashing the general political history of the period through a slow, grim march through the years — something that has been done by many others before. Richard Kreitner, Washington Post, 13 July 2024 And would the Times ever consider a division that’s more wholly devoted to creating content for people who get their news mostly from social media? Clare Malone, The New Yorker, 10 July 2024 See all Example Sentences for devoted 

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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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Cite this Entry

“Devoted.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/devoted. Accessed 27 Jul. 2024.

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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