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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Ouai consistently tops bestseller lists at Sephora and sells one bottle of its hero product — the Detox Shampoo — every 20 seconds or so, which should give you a good sense of how devoted people are to the premium, nourishing, no-nonsense formulas. Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 27 Feb. 2026 In my personal experience, no restaurant engenders more passion from its devoted diners. Matthew Odam, Austin American Statesman, 27 Feb. 2026 While her designs have attracted a devoted celebrity following—including Taylor Swift, Bella Hadid, and Hailey Bieber—EB Denim began as a personal creative outlet for Bonvicini. Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 27 Feb. 2026 Small-town hairdresser Gail Daughtry is engaged to her devoted high school sweetheart, Tom. Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 27 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 1 Mar. 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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