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devoted

de·vot·ed
D d

Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • [dih-voh-tid]
    • /dɪˈvoʊ tɪd/
    • /dɪˈvəʊtɪd/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [dih-voh-tid]
    • /dɪˈvoʊ tɪd/

Definitions of devoted word

  • adjective devoted Someone who is devoted to a person loves that person very much. 3
  • adjective devoted If you are devoted to something, you care about it a lot and are very enthusiastic about it. 3
  • adjective devoted Something that is devoted to a particular thing deals only with that thing or contains only that thing. 3
  • adjective devoted feeling or demonstrating loyalty or devotion; ardent; devout 3
  • adjective devoted set apart, dedicated, or consecrated 3
  • adjective devoted dedicated; consecrated 3

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Origin of devoted

First appearance:

before 1585
One of the 35% oldest English words
First recorded in 1585-95; devote + -ed2

Historical Comparancy

Parts of speech for Devoted

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation

devoted popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 95% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".

devoted usage trend in Literature

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Synonyms for devoted

adj devoted

  • dedicated — You use dedicated to describe someone who enjoys a particular activity very much and spends a lot of time doing it.
  • faithful — strict or thorough in the performance of duty: a faithful worker.
  • steadfast — fixed in direction; steadily directed: a steadfast gaze.
  • zealous — full of, characterized by, or due to zeal; ardently active, devoted, or diligent. Synonyms: enthusiastic, eager, fervid, fervent, intense, passionate, warm. Antonyms: apathetic; lackadaisical.
  • concerned — If you are concerned to do something, you want to do it because you think it is important.

adjective devoted

  • kind — of a good or benevolent nature or disposition, as a person: a kind and loving person.
  • attentive — If you are attentive, you are paying close attention to what is being said or done.
  • supportive — giving support.
  • committed — having a strong commitment to an ideology, religion, etc
  • loyal — faithful to one's sovereign, government, or state: a loyal subject.

Antonyms for devoted

adj devoted

  • apathetic — If you describe someone as apathetic, you are criticizing them because they do not seem to be interested in or enthusiastic about doing anything.
  • dishonest — not honest; disposed to lie, cheat, or steal; not worthy of trust or belief: a dishonest person.
  • disloyal — false to one's obligations or allegiances; not loyal; faithless; treacherous.
  • unfaithful — not faithful; false to duty, obligation, or promises; faithless; disloyal.
  • unreliable — not reliable; not to be relied or depended on.

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