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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As these films continue to rise in popularity, devoted fans — eager to experience the magic firsthand — are making pilgrimages to the quaint towns and regions where some of these movies are filmed. Ashley J. Dimella, FOXNews.com, 20 Dec. 2025 Of course, Michele Singer, later Reiner, ultimately became a giant herself — a powerful activist, a devoted mother and, with her husband Rob Reiner, part of a Hollywood couple who so much of the country is mourning after their tragic deaths last weekend. Sandra Gonzalez, CNN Money, 19 Dec. 2025 Family remembers Graham's character Graham's fiancée described him as a devoted father of two girls and a stepfather to two sons and a daughter. Julia Falcon, CBS News, 19 Dec. 2025 Soon, DiRusso had a devoted, captivated audience built almost entirely online who saw her music as a joyous and off-kilter mirror to their own lives. Marissa R. Moss, Rolling Stone, 19 Dec. 2025 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 23 Dec. 2025.

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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