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.
Recent Examples on the Web But devoted fans of Jansson, the Finnish author better known for her Moomins books for children, will be delighted that her delicately personal work hasn’t been punched up. Guy Lodge, Variety, 17 Oct. 2024 After all, the brand was built on the strong, caring bond between an ailing mother and her devoted daughter. Hilary Tetenbaum, USA TODAY, 17 Oct. 2024 Violante, a devoted family man, who was known for his commitment to Holiday Market and to the Royal Oak community for 70 years, died at his Birmingham home on Tuesday, his 95th birthday, according to his family obituary. Susan Selasky, Detroit Free Press, 16 Oct. 2024 What began as a whim became not only a hit book of the same name, but also a wellspring of devoted clients. David Foxley, Architectural Digest, 14 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for devoted 

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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 31 Oct. 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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