Synonyms of devoted

devoted 1 of 2

adjective

di-ˈvō-təd 

1

as in loving

feeling or showing love

a devoted couple who enjoy sharing their lives with one another

Synonyms & Similar Words

• loving
• affectionate
• adoring
• passionate
• fond
• warm
• caring
• impassioned
• compassionate
• fervent
• doting
• kind
• understanding
• tender
• tenderhearted
• considerate
• ardent
• friendly
• forgiving
• humane
• infatuated
• warmhearted
• erotic
• romantic
• amorous
• cordial
• enamored
• amatory
• lovesick
• sentimental
• brotherly
• motherly
• fatherly
• sisterly
• sappy
• mushy
• lovey-dovey

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• reserved
• dry
• indifferent
• detached
• distant
• remote
• aloof
• pitiless
• cool
• unbending
• antisocial
• unloving
• standoffish
• unconcerned
• offish
• uncaring
• disaffected
• unfeeling
• frosty
• uninvolved
• cold
• unfriendly
• ruthless
• hard-hearted
• frigid
• cold-eyed
• callous
• heartless
• soulless
• unsentimental
• unromantic
• cold-blooded
• hard-boiled

2

as in loyal

firm in one's allegiance to someone or something

remembered her most devoted supporters in her campaign victory speech

Synonyms & Similar Words

• loyal
• steadfast
• staunch
• dedicated
• faithful
• devout
• true
• good
• constant
• pious
• steady
• ardent
• fervent
• passionate
• down-the-line
• true-blue
• responsible
• fast
• reliable
• dutiful
• dependable
• trustworthy
• enthusiastic
• solid
• resolute
• tried
• determined
• trusty
• unfaltering
• confirmed
• unhesitating
• serious
• impassioned
• intent
• avid
• unwavering
• inveterate
• sworn
• tried-and-true
• fervid
• dyed-in-the-wool
• gung ho

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• unfaithful
• disloyal
• treacherous
• fickle
• perfidious
• faithless
• traitorous
• false
• irresponsible
• inconstant
• untrue
• unreliable
• hesitant
• untrustworthy
• faltering
• recreant
• undependable
• uncertain
• dubious
• uninterested
• shaky
• dispassionate
• irresolute
• apathetic
• wavering
• vacillating

devoted

2 of 2

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• dedicated
• saved
• earmarked
• reserved
• allocated
• set by
• set apart
• consecrated
• gave up (to)
• set aside
• used
• entrusted
• blessed
• committed
• employed
• consigned
• confided
• applied
• sanctified
• hallowed
• bestowed

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• ignored
• neglected
• misused
• misapplied

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• applied
• committed
• gave
• addressed
• spent
• bent
• buckled
• worked
• got cracking
• engaged
• involved
• concerned
• set (to)
• got with it
• got one's act together
• turned one's hand
• busied
• settled (down)
• exerted
• exhausted
• troubled
• taxed
• reapplied
• readdressed
• stressed
• wore out
• carried on
• pitched in
• hustled
• plowed
• plunged (in)
• put out
• knuckled down
• pegged (away)
• strained
• ground
• plugged (away)
• humped
• plodded

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• played
• trifled
• idled
• dawdled
• fooled around
• fiddled (around)
• dallied
• messed around
• puttered (around)
• pottered (around)
• dillydallied
• monkeyed (around)

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of devoted

Adjective

That texture is why nugget ice has such a devoted following, and why so many buyers are willing to give a dedicated machine a permanent spot on the counter. — Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Sacbee.com, 2 Sep. 2026

Of course, by their very definition, cult films almost always flop upon release then slowly build a devoted following whose passion seems to grow in inverse proportion to any original rejection by mainstream audiences. — Chris Lee, Vulture, 1 Sep. 2026

Verb

Since 2023, the authority has devoted at least $30 million from the fee toward expanding the Flock network across Texas, according to the Tribune. — Tiffani Jackson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 2 Sep. 2026

Alongside his own artistic practice, Tsubaki has devoted considerable effort to nurturing the next generation of artists, including establishing ARTOTHÈQUE within the Department of Fine and Applied Arts at Kyoto University of the Arts. — The Editors Of Artnews, ARTnews.com, 31 Aug. 2026