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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After years of rumors and online buzz among devoted fans, Aldi is officially coming to Colorado. Jessica Alvarado Gamez, Denver Post, 12 Jan. 2026 The band would survive long past the hippie moment of its birth, with its ultra-devoted fans known as Deadheads often following them on the road in a virtually non-stop tour that persisted despite decades of music and culture shifting around them. CBS News, 10 Jan. 2026 Signed to Clive Davis’ Arista Records in 1977, the Dead initially sold their albums to their devoted Deadheads, who seemed more interested in purchasing tickets to the band’s tribal concerts. Chris Morris, Variety, 10 Jan. 2026 Relatives have described her as a devoted parent and a creative who posed no threat to law enforcement. Dante Motley, Austin American Statesman, 9 Jan. 2026 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 15 Jan. 2026.

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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