devoted

[ dih-voh-tid ]

/ dɪˈvoʊ tɪd /

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adjective

zealous or ardent in attachment, loyalty, or affection: a devoted friend.

OTHER WORDS FOR devoted

faithful, constant, loyal, devout.

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Origin of devoted

First recorded in 1585–95; devote + -ed²

OTHER WORDS FROM devoted

de·vot·ed·ly, adverbde·vot·ed·ness, nouno·ver·de·vot·ed, adjectiveo·ver·de·vot·ed·ly, adverb

o·ver·de·vot·ed·ness, nounqua·si-de·vot·ed, adjectivequa·si-de·vot·ed·ly, adverbun·de·vot·ed, adjective

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How to use devoted in a sentence

Each day was devoted to one of the multiple different patients in Paul’s life.
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He was a devoted student of history and liked to travel to historical sites, his family and friends said.
Mother of unarmed man killed by Baltimore County police officer files federal suit|Tom Jackman|October 29, 2020|Washington Post
As a devoted runner for many years, I’m finding it more valuable than ever during the pandemic.
Running is the best strategy for staying productive while WFH|Geoffrey Colvin|October 25, 2020|Fortune
Our upcoming magazine issue is devoted to long-term problems.
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Then some more on Tuesday, then Wednesday is really devoted to it.
The Prime Minister Who Cried Brexit (Ep. 392)|Stephen J. Dubner|October 10, 2019|Freakonomics
With regard to myself, I wish to also devotedly serve the Holy Church of God in the future through a life dedicated to prayer.
Pope Benedict XVI Resigns|Justin Green|February 11, 2013|DAILY BEAST
The natives are partial to the plant, and devotedly attached to smoking.
Tobacco; Its History, Varieties, Culture, Manufacture and Commerce|E. R. Billings.
The old manservant was the selfsame man who had so devotedly served the previous tenant.
The Doctor of Pimlico|William Le Queux
In her last place she worked for an old lady whom she tended devotedly, but who died leaving her nothing.
Repertory Of The Comedie Humaine, Complete, A -- Z|Anatole Cerfberr and Jules Franois Christophe
Yamba, too, was terribly grieved at his death, for she had become most devotedly attached to him and he to her.
The Adventures of Louis de Rougemont|Louis de Rougemont
They loved and were beloved—openly, devotedly, sincerely, disinterestedly.
Heart|Martin Farquhar Tupper

British Dictionary definitions for devoted

devoted

/ (dɪˈvəʊtɪd) /

adjective

feeling or demonstrating loyalty or devotion; ardent; devout

(postpositive foll by to) set apart, dedicated, or consecrated

Derived forms of devoted

devotedly, adverbdevotedness, noun

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