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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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While Jaeger LeCoultre has been around for nearly two centuries, some newer independent brands have established devoted followings. Jon Wertheim, CBS News, 8 Dec. 2025 Chemena Kamali’s Chloé has continued to bang the drum for the boho wedge, while Valentino’s platform Garavani heels in jewel tones have endured through the seasons, and Sabrina Carpenter (all five foot one of her) remains devoted to the sky-high satin Versace Medusa Aevitas platforms. Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 7 Dec. 2025 Designers went all-in on Easter eggs — visual inside jokes for devoted fans — for the new 2026 Outback, leaning into owners' activities and the vehicle’s place in Subaru history. Mark Phelan, Freep.com, 6 Dec. 2025 The film, which is Slovakia’s Oscar entry, follows Mikal (Milan Ondrík), a devoted father whose life is shattered by a tragic mistake. Zac Ntim, Deadline, 6 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 8 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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