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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Murphy’s initial involvement in the film came at the behest of actress and producer Catherine Davis, a devoted George Clinton fan who first approached Murphy about his interest in portraying Clinton onscreen. Preezy Brown, VIBE.com, 4 Nov. 2024 Kelis wears many hats — musician, chef, farmer and entrepreneur — but her favorite role is being a devoted mom to her three children. Kelsey Lentz, People.com, 2 Nov. 2024 Even with his limited Korean Sakaguchi makes a very appealing k-drama lead, creating a Jungo that is at once playful, impulsive, anxious and devoted. Joan MacDonald, Forbes, 2 Nov. 2024 Monopoly Wicked Edition The overlap between devoted Monopoly heads and Wicked stans is, well, two separate circles, orbiting each other but never meeting in the middle. Fran Hoepfner, Vulture, 1 Nov. 2024 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 21 Nov. 2024.

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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