devotee
3 synonyms and 1 antonym for devotee, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — A person with a strong, enthusiastic interest in or loyalty to something.
Synonyms
Everyday swaps
Common words most readers know — safe in any writing.
Less common
Still standard English, but they carry more weight.
Synonyms by Meaning
1. noun
A person with a strong, enthusiastic interest in or loyalty to something.
“He's a devotee of vintage motorcycles and owns three of them.”
2. noun
A person who is deeply committed to a particular religion or deity.
“Devotees gathered at the temple before dawn for the festival.”
Opposites
How to use devotee
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
devotee of
ardent devotee
religious devotee
Etymology
From devote plus the suffix -ee, following the pattern of words like "employee."
Full origin of devotee →Frequently asked questions
What does “devotee” mean?
The word “devotee” means a person with a strong, enthusiastic interest in or loyalty to something. In plain terms, a very enthusiastic fan or follower — of a hobby, cause, or religion.
How do you pronounce “devotee”?
“Devotee” is pronounced dehv-uh-TEE (/ˌdi.voʊˈti/ in IPA).
How do you use “devotee” in a sentence?
Here is “devotee” used in a sentence: “He's a devotee of vintage motorcycles and owns three of them.”
What part of speech is “devotee”?
“Devotee” is a noun.
How many meanings does “devotee” have?
“Devotee” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a person with a strong, enthusiastic interest in or loyalty to something.
