Antonyms for devoted
| Grammar : Adj |
| Spell : dih-voh-tid |
| Phonetic Transcription : dɪˈvoʊ tɪd |
Definition of devoted
Origin :- 1590s, "set apart by a vow," past participle adjective from devote (v.). Meaning "characterized by devotion" is from c.1600. Related: Devotedly.
- adj committed, loyal
- You've been so devoted to her for three days that you've hardly bowed to old friends.
- Extract from : « The Spenders » by Harry Leon Wilson
- The wisdom of our sages and blood of our heroes have been devoted to their attainment.
- Extract from : « United States Presidents' Inaugural Speeches » by Various
- The whole morning whether at home or on a visit was devoted to business.
- Extract from : « The Grand Old Man » by Richard B. Cook
- He was no longer the fairy godmother's devoted and humble factotum.
- Extract from : « Viviette » by William J. Locke
- A parting word may, however, be devoted to the poet himself.
- Extract from : « De Libris: Prose and Verse » by Austin Dobson
- The summer was devoted to the composition of Belshazzar, for which Jennens had supplied the libretto.
- Extract from : « Handel » by Edward J. Dent
- This farm to which he had devoted his life was taking it from him by a member of its herd.
- Extract from : « Dust » by Mr. and Mrs. Haldeman-Julius
- Winnie had been a good daughter because she had been a devoted sister.
- Extract from : « The Secret Agent » by Joseph Conrad
- Each workshop and testing room is devoted to a particular purpose.
- Extract from : « Heroes of the Telegraph » by J. Munro
- After that he entered the University, and devoted himself to natural philosophy.
- Extract from : « Heroes of the Telegraph » by J. Munro
Synonyms for devoted
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