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devoted

American  
[dih-voh-tid] / dɪˈvoʊ tɪd /

adjective

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

    a devoted friend.
    Synonyms:
    devout, loyal, constant, faithful
devoted British  
/ dɪˈvəʊtɪd /

adjective

  1. feeling or demonstrating loyalty or devotion; ardent; devout

  2. set apart, dedicated, or consecrated

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Other Word Forms

  • devotedly adverb
  • devotedness noun
  • overdevoted adjective
  • overdevotedly adverb
  • overdevotedness noun
  • quasi-devoted adjective
  • quasi-devotedly adverb
  • undevoted adjective

Etymology

Origin of devoted

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

Example Sentences

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“It’s absolute ridiculousness,” Errol Marks, who hosts a podcast devoted to New York sports, says about the cost and complexity that watching games requires now.

From MarketWatch

"A devoted husband, father and a grandfather, Geoff brought Rob to his first ever game at Headingley and started his love of the Rhinos," the statement said.

From BBC

Grocery Outlet’s opportunistic sourcing model has cultivated a devoted fan base of TikTok bargain hunters.

From Los Angeles Times

The results showed that people who devoted a larger portion of their activity to vigorous movement had much lower risks across all conditions studied.

From Science Daily

A team’s devoted followers may grumble, but their complaints rarely rise to the level of the hubbub around must-see tours, from Bruce Springsteen to Oasis.

From The Wall Street Journal

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