dedicated

The word “dedicated” means devoted and committed to a task, cause, or person. In plain terms, either "very committed" (a dedicated worker) or "used only for one purpose" (a dedicated line).

“Dedicated” is pronounced DEH-dih-kay-tuhd (/ˈdɛdɪkeɪtəd/ in IPA).

Here is “dedicated” used in a sentence: “She's a dedicated nurse who often works overtime for her patients.”

“Dedicated” is an adjective.

“Dedicated” is a fairly common word in modern English.

“Dedicated” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: devoted and committed to a task, cause, or person.

The words overlap, but there is a nuance. Committed means bound or pledged to something, emphasising follow-through and obligation. Dedicated adds warmth and devotion — giving yourself wholeheartedly out of genuine passion. A committed employee reliably does the job; a dedicated one pours real heart and care into it.

'A dedicated nurse' who stays late to comfort patients shows devotion beyond duty. 'She is dedicated to her training' means she commits fully to it. The word also describes something reserved for one purpose, as in a dedicated bike lane or a dedicated server used for a single task.

Yes, strongly so. Describing someone as dedicated praises their loyalty, commitment, and willingness to work hard for a task, cause, or person. It suggests reliability and heartfelt effort, which employers, teams, and communities value highly. It is one of the warmer compliments you can pay to someone's character and work ethic.

Besides describing a devoted person, 'dedicated' means set apart for one specific purpose. A dedicated server handles a single client, a dedicated bike lane is reserved only for cyclists, and a dedicated phone line serves one function. Here it means exclusive and single-purpose rather than emotionally committed.