devoted

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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

devoted

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past tense and past participle of devote

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Adjective a rock star's most devoted fans The TV show has a devoted following.
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Prosecutors painted Salman as a willing ISIS participant and devoted bride who received AK-47 training with the Nusaybah Khatiba, an all-female ISIS brigade. — John Annese, New York Daily News, 27 Oct. 2026 And even for this critic, who remains truly devoted to Esther and Sasha, talking about this development in a positive fashion just feels wrong. — Kate Erbland, IndieWire, 22 Oct. 2026 Beatriz Porto, an owner and vice president of Porto’s, said the West Covina bakery is the chain’s busiest, in part because devoted fans drive in from Temecula, Riverside, Rancho Cucamonga and beyond. — Ella Chakarian, Los Angeles Times, 21 Oct. 2026 Video games, once an industry pariah, are now coveted Hollywood IP thanks to their devoted and eager-to-spend fandoms. — Jack Dunn, Variety, 21 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for devoted

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Etymology

Adjective

see devote

First Known Use

Adjective

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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