devoted

1 of 2

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

In addition to his commitment to the City of Hartford, His greatest honor was being a loving husband and devoted father. — Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 27 Sep. 2026

For the interiors, the developer brought in Jenni Kayne, the California lifestyle designer whose brand has built a devoted following around the idea of beautiful things that don't announce themselves. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 26 Sep. 2026

The Sarti Spritz has built a devoted following from Americans visiting Europe over the past few years, posting the bubbly concoction on TikTok and begging the company to bring it stateside. — Jordan Valinsky, CNN Money, 26 Sep. 2026

The family’s statement Thursday called Copenhaver above all else a devoted husband, father and grandfather who instilled the values of hard work, integrity and the service to others in his children. — Gene Johnson, Los Angeles Times, 25 Sep. 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