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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This one is ultra tender and already has a devoted following. Nina Moskowitz, Bon Appetit Magazine, 28 Mar. 2026 Chicago Med follows the life-and-death struggles of devoted doctors, nurses and staff at the Gaffney Medical Center, and Chicago Fire centers around heroic firefighters and paramedics in Firehouse 51. Etan Vlessing, HollywoodReporter, 27 Mar. 2026 Your most devoted employees and customers have a lot to teach you about loyalty and performance. Marcus Buckingham, Harvard Business Review, 26 Mar. 2026 In Seoul, Kim sits down with leading figures from the K-pop world to investigate how the industry cultivated an extraordinarily devoted international following. Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 26 Mar. 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 30 Mar. 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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