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devoted definition

de·voted (-id)

adjective

  1. dedicated; consecrated
  2. very loving, loyal, or faithful
  3. Obsolete doomed

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devoted Synonyms

devoted

modif.

dutiful, loyal, constant, attached; see faithful, loving.


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devoted Usage Examples

Modifying Another Word

  • very: They often attach themselves to one member of the family, becoming very devoted pets.

Modifies a noun

  • grandad: Much loved husband to Sheila, dearly loved dad to Colin and Teresa, devoted grandad to Kirsty, Craig, Ben and Karl.

Used with adjective complement

  • remain: But Montrose remained devoted to the service of King Charles.
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