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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The pair remembered their daughter as a bubbly and goofy child, with a contagious laugh, who was deeply devoted to her Christian faith. Caroline Zimmerman, Kansas City Star, 7 Feb. 2026 Gurus can deliver millions of devoted followers as a consolidated vote bank, and in return politicians may provide a shield of patronage, according to Ronki Ram, a professor at the Institute for Development and Communication in Chandigarh, who has researched Singh and the Dera Sacha Sauda. Rhea Mogul, CNN Money, 6 Feb. 2026 Gleeson's cactus and Austin Swift Then comes the second verse starring Domhnall Gleeson, whose character is hopelessly devoted to his cactus. Bryan West, USA Today, 6 Feb. 2026 If the devoted nun resembles the raving patient, does that not justify locking them away, protecting ourselves from their unsettling power? Los Angeles Times, 5 Feb. 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 8 Feb. 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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