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.
Recent Examples on the Web Of the major film festivals, Venice has been at the forefront of immersive cinema, with its devoted Venice Immersive section since 2017. Scott Roxborough, The Hollywood Reporter, 10 Apr. 2024 Fans theorize that the 8/3 duo allude to a date, so the devoted detectives have been anticipating a big announcement on this date, which also happens to be the first night of the Los Angeles concerts. Natalie La Roche Pietri, Miami Herald, 10 Apr. 2024 The devoted team has been helping every Thursday for years and formed a bond of friendship. Sophie Carson, Journal Sentinel, 9 Apr. 2024 Kit Harrington is providing devoted Game of Thrones fans with a disappointing update about a potential spinoff series centered around his beloved character, Jon Snow. Esther Kang, Peoplemag, 9 Apr. 2024 Trudy is the ultimate devoted executive assistant, even landing pratfalls in a way that conjure Farley. Andy Hoglund, EW.com, 7 Apr. 2024 Sandford’s devoted fans will love this one, and newcomers will be hooked. Mary Ann Grossmann, Twin Cities, 7 Apr. 2024 As a devoted traveler, Cullen kept an eye open while on the road for plants that inspired her. Caron Golden, San Diego Union-Tribune, 6 Apr. 2024 Family and friends described them as devoted husbands, fathers and workers. Patrick Smith, NBC News, 28 Mar. 2024

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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

Dictionary Entries Near devoted

Cite this Entry

“Devoted.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/devoted. Accessed 20 Apr. 2024.

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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