devotedness
- noun
- /dɪˈvoʊtɪdnəs/
:
devoción
Examples
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It was not a loving house; it was a house that required service from a devoted lover, and perhaps, the limits of devotedness having been tested and reached, it would return regard.
Fiction book (2001) -
For here are inculcated disinterestedness, affection, toleration, devotedness, patriotism, truth, a generous sympathy with those who suffer and mourn, pity for the fallen, mercy for the erring, relief for those in want, faith, hope, and charity.
Blog text (10) -
Her devotedness to her family is evident in the countless hours she spends caring for them.
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The teacher's devotedness to her students inspires them to achieve their goals.
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He showed his devotedness to the community by volunteering every weekend.
Synonyms
∞
1.0
A strong feeling of care and liking for someone or something
503
1.3
Strong and lasting support for a person, group, or idea
438
2.0
An activity or interest someone loves and spends time on
317
1.4
A gentle warm feeling for a person, animal, or thing
117
3.9
Giving time and effort to a job, purpose, or person
89
3.3
A strong feeling of liking and caring for someone or something
62
3.2
Strong love and loyalty to someone or something
38
2.8
A strong warm liking for a person or thing
16
3.4
A strong feeling of love and respect for someone or something
14
2.0
The state of being loyal and true to someone, like a friend or pet
Antonyms
How Devoted
Surface Forms
Morphology
Etymology
Devotedness comes from the verb devote, which originally comes from the Latin word votum meaning 'vow' or 'promise'. So being devoted is like making a promise and giving your time and heart fully to someone or something.