devoted

[ dih-voh-tid ]

adjective

1. zealous or ardent in attachment, loyalty, or affection:

   a devoted friend.

   Synonyms: devout, loyal, constant, faithful

devoted

/ dɪˈvəʊtɪd /

adjective

1. feeling or demonstrating loyalty or devotion; ardent; devout
2. postpositivefoll byto set apart, dedicated, or consecrated

Derived Forms

• deˈvotedness, noun
• deˈvotedly, adverb

Other Words From

• de·voted·ly adverb
• de·voted·ness noun
• over·de·voted adjective
• over·de·voted·ly adverb
• over·de·voted·ness noun
• quasi-de·voted adjective
• quasi-de·voted·ly adverb
• unde·voted adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of devoted¹

First recorded in 1585–95; devote + -ed ²

Example Sentences

“The moment you put yourself in a first-class hotel, you become walled off from life, in a world devoted to creature comforts,” Mr. Frommer told The Los Angeles Times in 2009.

From New York Times

In some districts, it amounted to highly sought-after schools devoted to high achievers.

From Los Angeles Times

Biden’s bipartisan infrastructure bill devoted $5 billion to build public charging stations for cars and trucks every 50 miles along interstate highways.

From Los Angeles Times

Judith Jamison, a renowned performer and choreographer who devoted most of her dance career to the trailblazing Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater, has died.

From Los Angeles Times

The U.N. commission devoted special attention in its report to particularly egregious allegations, one of which was the story of five-year-old Hind Rajab and her family, and the paramedics who tried to save her life.

From Salon

Related Words

• ardent
• caring
• concerned
• dear
• dedicated
• devout
• doting
• dutiful
• faithful
• loving
• staunch
• steadfast
• thoughtful
• true
• zealous