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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Beardy, as he was affectionately known, was a devoted father and husband who will be sorely missed by his wife Debbie and three children Scott, Harry and Ellie. Charlotte Harpur, New York Times, 22 Sep. 2025 Lopez remains devoted to his home. Ana Karina Zatarain, New Yorker, 19 Sep. 2025 Jake makes a toast to the Black Rabbit — the staff, OG investors, and devoted VIPs that make up the court of this indie–sleaze–Studio 54 castle — just in time to watch the scene shatter in a flash of nervous gunfire. Andy Andersen, Vulture, 18 Sep. 2025 This was supposed to mark the end of an era for devoted viewers, but it was announced hours after the finale dropped that the saga will return for a film with Tung and Briney reprising their roles. Kayla Grant, PEOPLE, 17 Sep. 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 26 Sep. 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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