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

But today, as the Star Trek franchise celebrates its 60th anniversary, Navia finds opportunities to celebrate the legacy of her love and connect with Trek’s devoted fans who have experienced their own powerful grieving journeys. — Scott Huver, PEOPLE, 21 Sep. 2026

Secondo is dating a good-natured and devoted young American woman (Minnie Driver), while simultaneously having an affair with Pascal’s Italian girlfriend and hostess (Isabella Rossellini). — Frank Scheck, HollywoodReporter, 20 Sep. 2026

Verb

Trump claimed that because of the poll, his campaign devoted more resources to the state. — Ted Johnson, Deadline, 24 Sep. 2026

Alongside his criticisms of Britain, the Argentine president devoted some invective to the United Nations itself. — Adrienne Vogt, CNN Money, 23 Sep. 2026