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adjective

di-ˈvō-təd How to pronounce devoted (audio)
Definition of devotednext
1
as in loving
feeling or showing love a devoted couple who enjoy sharing their lives with one another

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2
as in loyal
firm in one's allegiance to someone or something remembered her most devoted supporters in her campaign victory speech

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devoted

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verb

past tense of devote
1
as in dedicated
to keep or intend for a special purpose I conscientiously devote several hours every weekend to playing with my dog

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2
as in applied
to occupy (oneself) diligently or with close attention planning a diplomatic career, she's been intensely devoting herself to the study of foreign languages in college

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Recent Examples of devoted
Adjective
In an Orderly Fashion follows Rafa (Nuñez), a devoted physical therapist who dreams of traveling the world in retirement. — Rosy Cordero, Deadline, 21 Oct. 2026 These collectors are devoted to this specific subset of baseball memorabilia, with some, including Taylor, focused on gathering stubs that are notable for specific players. — Johnny Flores Jr, New York Times, 21 Oct. 2026
Verb
With his pipe in his mouth, Chang devoted himself to operational excellence. — Gideon Lewis-Kraus, New Yorker, 19 Oct. 2026 The power of people All of this knowledge has accumulated because people value birds and have devoted enormous time and effort to understanding them. — Amy L. Scarpignato, The Conversation, 16 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for devoted
Recent Examples of Synonyms for devoted
  1. loving
  2. loyal
  3. dedicated
  4. applied
  5. affectionate
  6. steadfast
  7. committed
  8. adoring
Adjective
  • The sibling who brought this to our attention isn’t comfortable bringing it up directly (our family is deeply non-confrontational and private but loving and connected).
    — Eric Thomas, Sun Sentinel, 29 Oct. 2026
  • Growing up in a large and loving Italian-American family, Silvy is drawn to the food and comfort of her home.
    — Rachel LaBonte, Entertainment Weekly, 29 Oct. 2026
Definition of loving
Adjective
  • Officials who appear loyal today might withhold cooperation from a startled regime, engage in a power struggle, or defect en masse.
    — Jieun Baek, Foreign Affairs, 30 Oct. 2026
  • Half the room was firmly against, loyal to their elevated athleisure and silk pants with drawstring waists, a smaller contingent was staunchly pro, and one editor who shall remain unnamed voiced a defense of the travel skirt.
    — Elly Leavitt, Vogue, 30 Oct. 2026
Definition of loyal
Verb
  • Born in Palestine but displaced to Egypt as a child because of the 1967 Arab-Israeli War, the righteous but mild-mannered Odeh dedicated his adult life to combating discrimination against his people in America.
    — David Ehrlich, IndieWire, 30 Oct. 2026
  • The ornate Beaux Arts structure with its dome and circle of columns was dedicated 100 years ago, and is now undergoing restoration work.
    — Adam Harrington, CBS News, 28 Oct. 2026
Definition of dedicated
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  • The gorgeous and tasty caramel and cream cheese frosting looks the best when applied with a small offset spatula to give it that swirly effect on the cake.
    — Mary Shannon Wells, Southern Living, 25 Oct. 2026
  • While traditionally only achievable in real life through plastic surgery or extreme makeup, it can be applied instantly online using beauty filters.
    — Chloe Veltman, NPR, 25 Oct. 2026
Definition of applied
Adjective
  • Other people shared their own experiences with romantic interactions and affectionate responses, showing how some individuals are choosing to use the technology.
    — Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 23 Oct. 2026
  • All of the Slow Horses (a not-so-affectionate nickname for Slough House employees), past and present, are targeted, and Sid goes to River for help.
    — Alison Herman, Variety, 21 Oct. 2026
Definition of affectionate
Adjective
  • Remaining steadfast in his dharma (religious and moral principles), Rama rejects all of Lakshmana’s suggestions for resistance and insists that obedience to his father and preservation of righteousness must take precedence over royal position.
    — Tamanna Nangia, Encyclopedia Britannica, 30 Oct. 2026
  • Amid those woes, the team brought in Tucker to provide competition, but Toub remained steadfast in his support of Butker.
    — Ryan Canfield OutKick, FOXNews.com, 29 Oct. 2026
Definition of steadfast
Verb
  • Citadel founder Ken Griffin moved his firm to Miami in 2022, and last month committed $3 billion to Carnegie Mellon University, $2 billion of which will launch a CMU campus in the city.
    — Sydney Lake, Fortune, 29 Oct. 2026
  • Since Jayawardhana took office July 1, donors have committed about $73 million in gifts.
    — Jaweed Kaleem, Los Angeles Times, 29 Oct. 2026
Definition of committed
Adjective
  • Mom and daughter share adoring glances at an event to celebrate International Women's Day in London.
    — Kate Hogan, PEOPLE, 21 Apr. 2026
  • The Patriots’ pass coverage without Christian Gonzalez, their atrocious inside linebacker play and roller-coaster special teams, which give any adoring fan a heart attack at a moment’s notice.
    — Andrew Callahan, Boston Herald, 16 Sep. 2025
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