Devoted

Devoted
Devoted De*vot"ed, a. Consecrated to a purpose; strongly attached; zealous; devout; as, a devoted admirer. -- {De*vot"ed*ly}, adv. -- {De*vot"ed*ness}, n. [1913 Webster]

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  • devoted */ — UK [dɪˈvəʊtɪd] / US [dɪˈvoʊtəd] adjective 1) loving someone very much a devoted family man devoted to: They were devoted to each other throughout their marriage. 2) containing or dealing with one particular thing devoted to: an exhibition devoted …   English dictionary

  • devoted — de|vot|ed [ dı voutəd ] adjective * 1. ) loving someone very much: a devoted family man devoted to: They were devoted to each other their entire married lives. 2. ) very enthusiastic about something: a devoted opera fan a ) used about someone who …   Usage of the words and phrases in modern English

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