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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And there’s a kind of directness and simplicity, and everything is devoted to the action. Nick Vivarelli, Variety, 28 Mar. 2025 With stories of family chaos, missteps and her devoted dog Chunk, Chelsea hilariously tackles the world’s most absurd travel situations. Ashlee Conour, Chicago Tribune, 28 Mar. 2025 The life skills teacher is a devoted mom to her son Harry (Jude Hill) and wife to a successful optometrist Fred (Matthew Macfadyen). Erin Jensen, USA Today, 28 Mar. 2025 As his teachings take a harrowing turn towards violence, Rena witnesses the transformation of devoted followers into ruthless killers, indoctrinated to carry out brutal acts. Denise Petski, Deadline, 27 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 2 Apr. 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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