devoted

adjective

de·​vot·​ed di-ˈvō-təd How to pronounce devoted (audio)
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Synonyms of devoted
: characterized by loyalty and devotion
a devoted fan
he is devoted to her
devotedly adverb
devotedness noun

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a rock star's most devoted fans The TV show has a devoted following.
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Denise and the kids are horrified and have to leave quickly as the dinosaur eats what’s left of the devoted dad. — Brian Truitt, USA Today, 15 Aug. 2026 Deramas also justifies all the cinematic allusions on the story level, establishing the characters as devoted cinephiles who are particularly acquainted with Philippine cinema. — Lé Baltar, IndieWire, 13 Aug. 2026 In Deify — written by Nicholas Chimera and set to shoot in Chicago — a cult leader is put on trial after causing his devoted followers to be burned alive. — Matt Grobar, Deadline, 13 Aug. 2026 Over his 13 seasons as a player with the Dodgers, Hershiser established a reputation as a consummate teammate, loyal friend and a person of great integrity who is devoted to his Christian faith. — Cynthia Littleton, Variety, 13 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for devoted

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First Known Use

1586, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of devoted was in 1586

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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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