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

Brimelow, who refers to himself as a civic nationalist, then launched a website devoted to discussions of racial identity, which he called VDare, after Virginia Dare, supposedly the first English baby to be born on American soil.

From Salon

Although Wilson will always be associated with the gullible and weaselly Dwight Schrute on NBC’s “The Office,” and Mandvi recently won a devoted fan following for his portrayal of the science-minded skeptic Ben Shakir in “Evil” on Paramount+, both men refer to theater as their first — and biggest — love.

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

Judith Jamison has devoted most of her adult life to the Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater: She performed with the company for 15 years, led it as artistic director for more than two decades, and now at age 75 serves as the artistic director emerita — and one of the few remaining links to the late Ailey himself.

From Los Angeles Times

Judith Jamison has devoted most of her adult life to the Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater: She performed with the company for 15 years, led it as artistic director for more than two decades, and now at age 75 serves as the artistic director emerita — and one of the few remaining links to the late Ailey himself.

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

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