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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The dial features a beveled effect wherein the edge dips slightly toward the case—a detail that will not go unnoticed among devoted Parmigiani Fleurier fans. Nancy Olson, Forbes, 30 Dec. 2024 After leaving office, Carter went on to cement his legacy as a devoted activist and humanitarian. George Monastiriakos, Newsweek, 30 Dec. 2024 Payne was 31 at the time of his death, which shocked the music industry and his devoted fans. Kevin Dolak, The Hollywood Reporter, 30 Dec. 2024 In 2006, one of Shen Yun’s first performers began traveling from his home in Maryland to Falun Gong’s headquarters along with his sister, also a performer, and their mother, a devoted practitioner. Michael Rothfeld, New York Times, 29 Dec. 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

Dictionary Entries Near devoted

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“Devoted.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/devoted. Accessed 6 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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