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

And the person whose kookiness most rivals Reggie’s is Bobby Moynihan’s Rusty Boyd, his devoted best friend and former New York Jets teammate who lives in Reggie’s basement. — Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 10 Nov. 2026

Michael Sloan, a close friend who rode motorcycles with Sanft, according to the report, confirmed his death and remembered the attorney as a devoted friend. — Stephanie Giang-Paunon, FOXNews.com, 7 Nov. 2026

Stallone’s best late-career screenwriting efforts, however, were devoted to his other iconic character, Vietnam vet and one-man killing machine John Rambo. — Jim Hemphill, IndieWire, 6 Nov. 2026

With more than three decades of touring under their belt, Weezer has built a devoted, multigenerational fanbase, bringing their catalog of alternative rock anthems to stages around the world. — Laura McCranie, Billboard, 6 Nov. 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