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. set apart, dedicated, or consecrated

Other Word Forms

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

Word History and Origins

Origin of devoted¹

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

Example Sentences

If you are so devoted to anything there is probably some element of eccentricity about you and, in Dickie's case, it was cricket.

From BBC

There are at least three Facebook groups devoted to him, with a combined total approaching 50,000 members.

From BBC

Like many cults, all the devoted followers need to move on is a new chosen one to worship.

From Salon

In May 2024, the Broad kicked off the first major international tour of “Mickalene Thomas: All About Love,” an exhibition devoted to Black women.

From Los Angeles Times

Much thought, too, is devoted to the menu and the music which will involve "lots of nods to his Scottish heritage".

From BBC

Related Words

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