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

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devoted British  

/ dɪˈvəʊtɪd /

adjective

1. feeling or demonstrating loyalty or devotion; ardent; devout

2. set apart, dedicated, or consecrated

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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

Consisting of several factories to be built over the next 20 years, the entire development will be devoted to producing memory chips.

From The Wall Street Journal

Behind the graceful figure that adorns one of New York City’s cherished spaces was an artist devoted to her work.

From The Wall Street Journal

Over the course of the mission, the crew devoted hundreds of hours to scientific research, station maintenance, and testing new technologies.

From Science Daily

As a devoted horror fan, I had high expectations, and the film didn't disappoint.

From BBC

There was one whole room devoted just to clothing and shoes and wigs and false beards.

From Literature

Related Words

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