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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After swindling his way into loads of cash, Yoshii gradually attempts to disconnect from humanity, moving out of the city, shunning his girlfriend, and entrusting duties to his new, devoted assistant. Ryan Lattanzio, IndieWire, 1 July 2025 If his most devoted followers saw repentance, more saw a performative bid to retain his career. Greg Evans, Deadline, 1 July 2025 On June 26, the devoted Diana admirer spent nearly $1.9 million on 35 pieces tied to the Princess of Wales at Julien’s Auctions’ Princess Diana’s Style & A Royal Collection sale in Los Angeles. Janine Henni, People.com, 28 June 2025 What’s unusual about her case is that, 30 years later, a devoted team of volunteers, like Caroline Lowe, is still trying to solve the mystery. Randi Kaye, CNN Money, 27 June 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 6 Jul. 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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