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

The remainder go to the general public, a combination of the curious and the devoted. — Andy Rose, CNN Money, 22 Aug. 2026

In Deify — currently in production in Chicago — a cult leader is put on trial after causing his devoted followers to be burned alive. — Matt Grobar, Deadline, 20 Aug. 2026

Like many, Sehl, 53, was a devoted fan of the raptor and her mate, Shadow, who were made world-famous by a nonstop livestream of their nest. — Lila Seidman, Los Angeles Times, 20 Aug. 2026

Dupré went on to marry and have three kids with Earle’s father, and be a devoted stepmom to the TikTok personality and her younger sister Ashtin, 23. — Madeleine Marr, Miami Herald, 20 Aug. 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