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February 13, 2017 Word of the Day

devoted /dɪˈvoʊtəd/ adjective
devoted
/dɪˈvoʊtəd/
adjective
The man is devoted to his wife.
The man is devoted to his wife.
Definition of DEVOTED

[more devoted; most devoted]

: having strong love or loyalty for something or someone

  • a rock star's most devoted fans

  • The author's devoted [=loyal, faithful] readers have been eagerly waiting for the new book.

  • The TV show has a devoted following.

— often + to

  • He remains devoted to his wife.

  • Her grandchildren are devoted to her.

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