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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An 85-year-old mother and devoted pet owner is among the victims of the fires in Los Angeles. Anna Lazarus Caplan, People.com, 14 Jan. 2025 Bondi’s many red flags Bondi, on the other hand, has been conspicuously devoted to Trump to the point of raising red ethical flags. Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 14 Jan. 2025 Advertisement Newsletter Get our high school sports newsletter Prep Rally is devoted to the SoCal high school sports experience, bringing you scores, stories and a behind-the-scenes look at what makes prep sports so popular. Eric Sondheimer, Los Angeles Times, 13 Jan. 2025 In her favor: Walter Salles’s quietly compassionate portrait of the Paiva family has amassed a devoted following, and Sony Pictures Classics smartly honed in on Torres as the focus of the film’s awards campaign. Nate Jones, Vulture, 11 Jan. 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 20 Jan. 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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