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 kind of anecdotal genre fatigue doesn’t establish an industry surplus — but the sentiment does suggest that even devoted horror fans sometimes need help pacing themselves. — Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 9 Oct. 2026

Air Supply creates romantic rock and roll filled with the passion of their youth, for the love of their devoted fanbase, the Airheads, and to follow the muse they were gifted with since the 1970s. — A.d. Amorosi, Variety, 9 Oct. 2026

Verb

Dancing With the Stars is obsessed with Mariah Carey, as the ballroom devoted one full night to honor the legendary singer-songwriter. — Mckinley Franklin, HollywoodReporter, 6 Oct. 2026

Fowler devoted hours each day to his pumpkin patch, often with his dog, Max, tagging along. — Nicole Buss, Sacbee.com, 4 Oct. 2026