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

• deˈvotedly, adverb
• deˈvotedness, noun

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

He hits bottom at Rocamadour, a sanctuary in the Dordogne known as a citadel of faith devoted to Mary.

From The Daily Beast

Great resources were devoted to the science of air crash investigation.

From The Daily Beast

The left had long tried to resist it through a diverse mix of organizations, devoted to different goals, and all to no avail.

From The Daily Beast

In 1953, Les Cahiers devoted an issue to Hitchcock, including an interview conducted by André Bazin, the editor of the magazine.

From The Daily Beast

A cheerful convict was found dead by his devoted caretaker one morning.

From The Daily Beast

The pictures of flowers which this artist paints prove her to be a devoted lover of nature.

From Project Gutenberg

Claude de Vert died; he devoted much attention to the ceremonies of the church of Rome, of which he wrote a history.

From Project Gutenberg

After the death of Édouard Manet, she devoted herself to building up an appreciation of his work in the public mind.

From Project Gutenberg

Much more attention should be given than is ordinarily devoted to the consideration of rhythm.

From Project Gutenberg

All were of small size, and in good part devoted to spirited political discussion.

From Project Gutenberg

Related Words

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