devoted
pronunciation
How to pronounce devoted in British English:
UK [dɪˈvəʊtɪd]
How to pronounce devoted in American English:
US [dɪˈvoʊtɪd]
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- Adjective:
- zealous in devotion or affection
- (followed by `to') dedicated exclusively to a purpose or use
Word Origin
- devoted (adj.)
- 1590s, "set apart by a vow," past participle adjective from devote (v.). Meaning "characterized by devotion" is from c. 1600. Related: Devotedly.
Example
- 1. This innovative restaurant drew a devoted clientele .
- 2. Please forgive your loving devoted & watchful clemmie .
- 3. Devoted concertgoers who reply that recordings are no substitute for live performance are missing the point .
- 4. A reader only of these letters may well ask why berlin had such grateful pupils and devoted friends .
- 5. When I was a kid , I was a devoted lego builder , collecting box after box .