devoted

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adjective

de·​vot·​ed di-ˈvō-təd How to pronounce devoted (audio)
dē-
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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My beloved and devoted wife was left with a husband who endangered her well-being through a mirage. — Miami Herald, 29 Aug. 2026 The case has gripped television and online trial watchers after several witnesses testified that Clancy was a good and devoted mother for years before her mental health deteriorated after giving birth to her third child. — Aysha Bagchi, USA Today, 28 Aug. 2026 The two wallabies are mates, and Wally is very devoted to Bindi, said Borozenets. — Addison Wright, Chicago Tribune, 28 Aug. 2026 Each year, Fan Night gives the musical’s most devoted followers a performance unlike any other, with new jokes, unexpected Easter eggs and special guests dropped throughout the show. — Dave Quinn, PEOPLE, 28 Aug. 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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