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

• devotedness noun
• devotedly adverb
• 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

Netanyahu devoted the latter section of his speech to Israel's regional neighbours, saying it was close to a de-escalation agreement with Syria and calling on the Lebanese government to step-up its efforts to disarm Hezbollah.

From BBC

“This sentence minimizes the gravity of Rodriguez’s actions and the devastating impact on Mr. Morin’s family, while also disregarding the significant effort the jury devoted to reaching a just verdict,” Chief Deputy Dist.

From Los Angeles Times

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

Related Words

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