devoted

adjective

de·​vot·​ed di-ˈvō-təd How to pronounce devoted (audio)
dē-
: 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 premise of two people who are more devoted to their best friend than to their respective romantic partners would be more than enough to support a feature film with a half-dozen elaborate comic set pieces where Rogen gets Byrne into trouble, or vice versa. Alan Sepinwall, Rolling Stone, 6 Aug. 2025 Our team’s devoted efforts, our creators’ passion, and our artists’ talent are HYBE’s most powerful growth engine and the bedrock that sustains our company. Laura Sirikul, Forbes.com, 6 Aug. 2025 Amid all the looming consciousness that our time on earth is precious, there are also specials unerringly devoted to utter stupidity, and even the comedians fixated on mortality are delivering life-affirming material, too. Kathryn Vanarendonk, Vulture, 6 Aug. 2025 Another chapter is devoted to Archer (Josh Brolin), the devastated father of Matt, one of the missing, who takes a leading role in demanding action and answers on the case, putting himself front and center in taking command. Pete Hammond, Deadline, 5 Aug. 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 19 Aug. 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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