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

Among the laid-off have been devoted staff members who had worked at Xbox for decades, which could mean a loss of valuable institutional knowledge. — Sebastian Herrera, Fortune, 20 Oct. 2026

Daunt Books grew for years as a quiet shop with a devoted following. — Nathan Heller, New Yorker, 19 Oct. 2026

Then there’s her devoted, perhaps dangerous, gun-wielding partner and mirror Billy Evans. — Gary Baum, HollywoodReporter, 19 Oct. 2026

The devoted fans of the Boys in Blue have also had a chance to react. — Andrew J. Campa, Los Angeles Times, 17 Oct. 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