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

While Pasadena will be the center of the rock and roll universe this weekend, Oasis posted a live map of pre-parties and band-historic sites in Los Angeles where the devoted can take a pilgrimage.

From Los Angeles Times

In 2018, you told me you’d love to have a family one day but only if you could be as devoted as your dad was to you.

From Los Angeles Times

Their devoted fans wondered whether this year would be kinder to the couple.

From Los Angeles Times

The service heard Mr David worked "tirelessly to speak up and make a difference", and was devoted to his family.

From BBC

“Forrest Gump,” meanwhile, is entirely devoted to making white Americans feel comfortable — about themselves, and about what they represent to the world.

From Salon

Related Words

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