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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Inaugural shows alone are devoted to the arts of Africa, the work of Renoir, geometric abstraction, and British artist Isaac Julien’s nine-screen video-installation tribute to Bo Bardi. Andrew Sessa, Robb Report, 15 Mar. 2025 More devoted players will want to stay at The Lodge, given its proximity to the course and performance center. Katie Sweeney, Forbes, 13 Mar. 2025 Last fall, his work earned him a Kyoto Prize, an international award given to people whose work is devoted to the betterment of humanity. Gary Robbins, The Mercury News, 12 Mar. 2025 But Rita is devoted and ever-present at Scott's side. Kendall Malinchock, USA TODAY, 10 Mar. 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 24 Mar. 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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