devoted

adjective

de·​vot·​ed di-ˈvō-təd How to pronounce devoted (audio)
dē-
Synonyms of devotednext
: 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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Kate Middleton is a devoted mother to all three of her children, Prince George, 12, Princess Charlotte, 10, and Prince Louis, 7. Rachel Burchfield, InStyle, 5 Jan. 2026 Joan is devoted to her job as an ICU doctor. Lizz Schumer, PEOPLE, 4 Jan. 2026 Nor would a coalition of immigrants, renters and activists so devoted to a foreign policy position anathema to the national imperial agenda have been able to coalesce around someone who could, in theory, be president someday. Literary Hub, 2 Jan. 2026 During the show's two-season run, Shahi played horny housewife Billie, who's struggling to remain a devoted spouse to her husband (Mike Vogel) while craving the freer, wilder days of her youth. Mekishana Pierre, Entertainment Weekly, 2 Jan. 2026 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 7 Jan. 2026.

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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