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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

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

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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They’re huge stars at home and have a devoted Filipino diaspora audience abroad— the band effortlessly snaps between Tagalog and English lyrics.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 9, 2026

An American folk hero, Whittaker lived a life "devoted to adventure, stewardship, service, and family", his family said in an obituary.

From BBC • Apr. 8, 2026

Memory stocks have been so hot in recent months that there’s now a new exchange-traded fund devoted to trading the theme.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 4, 2026

Brundage joined Discord and Telegram channels devoted to web scraping and residential proxy services.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 3, 2026

Deeming Sunday the best day for taking Mr. Wemmick’s Walworth sentiments, I devoted the next ensuing Sunday afternoon to a pilgrimage to the Castle.

From "Great Expectations" by Charles Dickens

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