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devotee

devotee

25 6.0
A person who strongly likes and follows someone or something
  • noun
  • /ˌdɛvəˈti/
translation icon : devoto
  • She has always been a devoted devotee of classical music, attending concerts every week.
  • devotee of the deity
  • priests and devotees
  • devotees of the gods

And eventually that guy converts and becomes a devotee of Isaac of the Jug.

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Examples

  • Shaw was a great devotee of photography and very much interested in movies.

  • I have been a devilish devotee of yours for more years than I can count.

  • My wife's a great devotee of painting.

  • Our school matron is a devotee of your book and has told the headmaster about the work you do.

  • Here, local and foreign devotees sit around scattered tables, sipping coffee and gossiping.

    Fiction book (1992)
  • As a lifelong devotee of science fiction, he has read every book in the genre.

  • The artist's exhibition attracted many devotees who admire her unique style.

Synonyms

fan
vsdevotee
1.0

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

is more about deep admiration and devotion than active support
lover
vsdevotee
428 2.5

A person who likes something very much, especially books or music

is synonymous in admiration but may emphasize deeper devotion instead
fan of
vsdevotee
353 1.6

A person who likes and supports someone or something

suggests stronger devotion and enthusiasm rather than casual admiration
big fan
vsdevotee
194 1.9

A person who really likes and supports someone or something

is more about deep devotion and long term admiration than casual praise
admirer
vsdevotee
113 2.3

A person who likes and respects someone, often in a romantic way

tends toward greater enthusiasm and sustained devotion rather than mild liking
enthusiast
vsdevotee
81 3.4

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

focuses more on admiration and lasting devotion rather than just interest
buff
vsdevotee
  • Informal
45 6.1

A person who is very interested in and knows a lot about a subject

leans more toward emotional devotion and admiration than factual knowledge
addict
vsdevotee
  • Informal
37 4.7

A person who likes an activity very much and spends a lot of time doing it

is about deep admiration rather than unhealthy compulsion or obsession
fiend
vsdevotee
  • Informal
35 7.5

A person who loves something and spends a lot of time on it

focuses on devoted admiration rather than irrational or excessive obsession
aficionado
vsdevotee
27 7.7

A person who really likes and knows a lot about a subject or activity

focuses more on admiration and devotion rather than knowledge
fancier
vsdevotee
15 7.4

A person who loves and cares for a specific animal or thing as a hobby

expresses deeper devotion and admiration beyond casual hobby interest
superfan
vsdevotee
  • Informal
4 4.1

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

is similar but can be used for quieter, less extreme admiration
devoted fan
vsdevotee
4 2.7

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

is similar but applies more broadly beyond teams and groups
hardcore fan
vsdevotee
  • Informal
3 3.7

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

is less intense and not necessarily extreme in devotion or enthusiasm
devoted follower
vsdevotee
1 3.9

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

is more about strong admiration and devotion than organized following
votary
vsdevotee
  • Literature
1 9.9

A person who strongly supports a cause or activity

is broader and less specifically religious in its devotion and admiration
sports junkie
vsdevotee
  • Informal
1 6.1

A person who loves sports very much and watches games all the time

is more general and can apply to many subjects beyond sports
devoter
vsdevotee
8.1

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

expresses strong enthusiasm and admiration rather than active commitment
hardcore enthusiast
vsdevotee
  • Informal
6.3

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

shows strong admiration but without the same extreme dedication
idolizer
vsdevotee
  • US
7.4

A person who likes someone too much and ignores their faults

expresses strong admiration but without blind or excessive worship

Antonyms

314 3.2

A person who gives opinions about art, books, films, or music, often as a job

33 7.1

A person who says bad things about someone or something to make them seem less good

How Devoted

zealot
  • Offensive
38 8.1
disciple
144 6.1
devotee
25 6.0
fan
1.0
enthusiast
81 3.4
supporter
817 1.0

Surface Forms

devotee singular
devotees plural

Morphology

devotee = devote (transparent) = devote + ee

Built by adding the productive suffix '-ee' to 'devote' to mean 'a person who is devoted', a pattern accessible to learners.

Etymology

Devotee comes from the word devote, which originally meant to 'give' or 'pledge' yourself to someone or something. So a devotee is a person who has given themselves to a cause, person, or hobby and is very loyal and enthusiastic.