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devoted

devoted

80 3.4
Being very loyal and giving a lot of time and care to someone or something
  • adjective
  • /dɪˈvoʊtɪd/
translation icon : dedicado
  • His devoted efforts to protect the environment earned him the community's respect.
  • devoted to the cause
  • a devoted wife
  • a devoted husband

And he is pretty devoted to using this.

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Examples

  • They are both singularly devoted to maintaining power.

  • We were never more devoted to each other than we were then.

    Fiction book (1996)

  • Also, all my time is now devoted to all of this.

  • This has been weeks of my life devoted to this project.

  • You know, this woman, this woman, her life was devoted to others.

  • But she was incredibly devoted to him all the way through.

  • As you said, he is entirely devoted to you.

    Dangerous Liaisons (1988)

  • All of them were devoted to Ukraine and to Kiev.

    Triggernometry

  • If you're such a devoted fan, why didn't you go to the game tonight?

    Game 6 (2006)

  • She is a devoted teacher, always going the extra mile for her students.

Synonyms

loyal
vsdevoted
505 1.0

Always supporting a person or group, especially in hard times

is broader including strong personal dedication and active commitment as well
dedicated
vsdevoted
153 3.9

Giving a lot of time and care to a job or cause

is broader and applies also to people as well as causes and activities
faithful
vsdevoted
104 1.8

Loyal and steady in support of a person, group, or idea

is similar but can also mean active dedication beyond steady loyalty
committed
vsdevoted
79 4.0

Shows loyalty and works hard for a cause or group

is about strong loyalty without implying a formal pledge
allegiant
vsdevoted
1 8.2

Loyal and steady in support of a ruler, government, or cause

is similar but applies broadly to any person cause or activity
whole-souled
vsdevoted
  • Literature
8.9

To give strong, honest support with all your heart and energy

is strong and loyal but less emotionally intense and less unconditional
attached
vsdevoted
3.5

Being in a romantic relationship and committed to one person

is used for strong loyalty or dedication to people causes or activities

Antonyms

disloyal
30 4.2

Not supporting or being faithful to people you should support

uncommitted
1 3.7

Not busy and available to do a task

Compounds

devoted fan
4 2.7

A person who loves and supports a team, person, or group a lot

devoted follower
1 3.9

A person who strongly supports and stays loyal to someone or something

How Devoted

fanatical
30 6.8
zealous
18 6.8
ardent
38 6.3
devoted
80 3.4
committed
79 4.0
loyal
505 1.0

Surface Forms

devoted positive

Morphology

devoted = devote (transparent) = devote + ed

Formed regularly from the verb 'devote' with the adjectival/past-participle '-ed', so the meaning 'given over to' is directly derived.

Etymology

The word devoted comes from an old idea that meant 'to vow' or 'promise', and is like the English word vow. So, to be devoted is to keep that promise and stay very loyal or dedicated.