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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He had never been arrested in almost 30 years living in Chicago, had no tattoos of any kind, a steady job and devoted family. Jason Meisner, Chicago Tribune, 24 Jan. 2026 And to the Jewish community Cardinal Dolan has been a devoted friend. Joshua M. Davidson, New York Daily News, 24 Jan. 2026 This wicker man becomes a devoted partner, sparking jealousy and malice in her narrow-minded neighbors, exploring themes of love, cruelty, and societal conformity. Matt Donnelly, Variety, 23 Jan. 2026 Thirty years later, the group has evolved into the very sort of communal institution and devoted cult that Murdoch dared dream into reality. Elizabeth Nelson, Pitchfork, 22 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 28 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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