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

Top managers devoted about 19% more time to one-on-one meetings with workers, for instance.

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Mr Moyo was an award-winning poet, educator and arts administrator "who devoted his life to nurturing Zimbabwe's creative sector", according to the state-run Herald news site.

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In court papers, they describe him as a devoted father of two and an entrepreneur who owns a trucking company, manages a restaurant and donates time and money to charity.

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American consumers are devoted to their communication and entertainment today.

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Mr. Fox has assembled a lightly amusing scrapbook of memories, suitable for a very short flight, aimed directly at devoted fans of “Back to the Future.”

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Related Words

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