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devoted

devoted
Adjective

This term conveys a sense of profound commitment and emotional intensity. When applied to people, it suggests a selfless, enduring loyalty that often involves sacrifice or a deep emotional bond. It is more intense than "loyal" and carries a warmer, more affectionate connotation than "committed."

In a functional or spatial context, the word describes exclusivity. A "devoted" space or resource is one that has been set aside for a single, specific purpose, excluding all other uses. This usage is more formal and precise than saying something is "used for."

Meanings

Adjectivedevoted
[~ to something][~ to someone]

Feeling or showing strong love, loyalty, or faithfulness to a person or cause.

She has remained devoted to her husband for fifty years.

Adjectivedevoted
[~ to something]

Used to describe a specific purpose or function for which something is exclusively used.

The room was devoted entirely to the storage of ancient manuscripts.

Examples

He is a devoted father who never misses a soccer game.

He is a devoted father who never misses a soccer game.

I am completely devoted to this project.

I am completely devoted to this project.

Business

She was a devoted follower of the ancient philosophy.

She was a devoted follower of the ancient philosophy.

History

You are so devoted to her it is almost scary.

You are so devoted to her it is almost scary.

Romance

The entire first chapter is devoted to the history of the war.

School Life

I want to be as devoted to my craft as he is.

I want to be as devoted to my craft as he is.

This section of the garden is devoted to rare orchids.

This section of the garden is devoted to rare orchids.

They have a devoted fan base that follows them everywhere.

They have a devoted fan base that follows them everywhere.

The museum has a wing devoted to contemporary art.

The museum has a wing devoted to contemporary art.

Travel

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