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devoted fan

devoted fan

4 2.7
A person who loves and supports a team, person, or group a lot
  • noun
  • /dɪˈvoʊtɪd fæn/
translation icon : fanático
  • I'm your most devoted fan.
  • legions of devoted fans
  • the most devoted fan
  • millions of devoted fans

Examples

  • By 2008, Selena was one of the most recognized young stars in Hollywood, and hordes of devoted fans were begging for her autograph everywhere she went.

    Academic text (2011)
  • As a devoted fan of Korean pop, I'm cautiously interested in where this movement is going.

    Blog text (3)
  • In just this short time, she had become a devoted fan.

    Fiction book (2002)
  • I love you for that, and am very proud to be your devoted fan.

    Blog text (22)
  • Indeed, highly committed fans might be expected to travel farther to view their teams' games at away venues than less devoted fans.

    Academic text (2005)
  • Bleu has a devoted fan base.

    Blog text (5)
  • For a show that airs in the Friday night ghetto, "Blue Bloods" has a lot of devoted fans in Orange County.

    Blog text (26)
  • They've got sold-out summer shows, thousands of devoted fans around the world, and tons of smash hit tracks on the charts.

    Blog text (24)
  • It wasn't long before the show was syndicated in over 150 countries around the world, with devoted fans everywhere from Australia to Saudi Arabia.

  • She has been adevoted fan of the band since their first album was released.

Synonyms

fan
vsdevoted fan
1.0

A person who likes and supports a singer, team, or show

is the phrase adding stronger emphasis on long term loyalty
supporter
vsdevoted fan
817 1.0

A person who backs a team or a cause

is more emotional and loyal rather than simply offering practical backing
fan of
vsdevoted fan
353 1.6

A person who likes and supports someone or something

is stronger loyalty and enthusiasm rather than casual light admiration
big fan
vsdevoted fan
194 1.9

A person who really likes and supports someone or something

is steady loyalty and enthusiasm rather than casual admiration alone
enthusiast
vsdevoted fan
81 3.4

A person who is very interested and excited about a hobby or subject

is more about steady loyalty and ongoing emotional support rather than interest
devotee
vsdevoted fan
25 6.0

A person who strongly likes and follows someone or something

is centered on steady loyalty and enthusiasm rather than intense admiration
ultra
vsdevoted fan
  • Jargon
23 7.1

A very loyal fan who is part of an organized group

is general loyalty and enthusiasm rather than formal group membership and organization
diehard
vsdevoted fan
19 6.8

A person who stays loyal to a belief, group, or team and refuses to change

is strong loyalty and enthusiasm but without emphasis on resistance to change
stalwart
vsdevoted fan
12 7.6

A loyal and reliable person who supports a group

is about active enthusiasm and loyalty rather than quiet reliable endurance
superfan
vsdevoted fan
  • Informal
4 4.1

A person who really loves and supports a singer, team, or show

is strong loyalty and enthusiasm but typically less extreme in intensity
rooter
vsdevoted fan
  • Informal
4 6.8

A person who loudly cheers for a sports team at games

is steady loyalty and enthusiasm across contexts rather than only cheering
staunch supporter
vsdevoted fan
4 3.8

A person who stays loyal to a cause or someone even when it is difficult

is strong loyalty and enthusiasm with more visible excitement than steady backing
hardcore fan
vsdevoted fan
  • Informal
3 3.7

A person who loves something like a band or team a lot and shows strong support

is strong loyalty and enthusiasm but not as extreme in intensity
stan
vsdevoted fan
  • Slang
3 9.3

A very devoted fan who defends a celebrity or show online

is strong loyalty and enthusiasm but without the unhealthy obsessive focus
devoted follower
vsdevoted fan
1 3.9

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

is strong loyalty and enthusiasm but less extreme and more general
devoter
vsdevoted fan
8.1

A person who spends a lot of time and energy on a cause or person

is focused on loyal enthusiasm rather than formal commitment or duty
hardcore enthusiast
vsdevoted fan
  • Informal
6.3

A person who loves an activity very much and spends a lot of time on it

is loyalty and enthusiasm directed at people or groups rather than only activities

Antonyms

fair-weather fan
  • Informal
1 7.4

A person who supports a team only when it is winning

How Devoted

zealot
  • Offensive
38 8.1
fanatic
8 4.3
devoted fan
4 2.7
fan
1.0
enthusiast
81 3.4
supporter
817 1.0

Surface Forms

devoted fan singular
devoted fans plural

Morphology

devoted + fan

The meaning 'a person who shows strong loyalty and enthusiasm' is directly and transparently derived from combining 'devoted' (exhibiting strong dedication) with 'fan' (an admirer/supporter). This adjective+noun composition is a common, compositional pattern in English (and parallels in many languages), so a B1 learner who knows both words will readily understand the phrase.

Etymology

Devoted fan paints a simple picture: a devoted person who gives time and heart and a fan who follows and cheers for someone. Imagine someone who goes to every game or concert and knows every song, so a devoted fan means a 'loyal' and 'very excited' supporter.