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 other gravesite is devoted to members of the Dodge family. Rick Sobey, Boston Herald, 8 July 2025 Half of the speech is devoted to condemning slavery, its defenders and those who remain silent in its face. Frederic J. Fransen, The Orlando Sentinel, 7 July 2025 But even if the popularity of Xiaomi’s EVs can spring beyond the company’s devoted base, production is still on a much more boutique scale. Bloomberg, Mercury News, 7 July 2025 Trump stores have spread across the country as people try to cash in on Trump's devoted following. Scott Wartman, The Enquirer, 2 July 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 19 Jul. 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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