Liberal Dictionary English Dictionary
adjective
- zealous or ardent in attachment, loyalty, or affection: a devoted friend.
adjective
- feeling or demonstrating loyalty or devotion; ardent; devout
- (postpositive foll by to) set apart, dedicated, or consecrated
1590s, “set apart by a vow,” past participle adjective from devote (v.). Meaning “characterized by devotion” is from c.1600. Related: Devotedly.