Devotee

Pronunciation: /dɪˌvoʊˈti/

Definitions of devotee

noun a person who is very interested in and enthusiastic about someone or something

Example Sentences

A1 She is a devotee of yoga and practices it every day.

A2 As a devotee of classical music, he attends every concert in town.

B1 The devotee of the author's work traveled across the country to attend a book signing event.

B2 Being a devotee of environmental conservation, she volunteers at the local wildlife sanctuary.

C1 The devotee of Italian cuisine has traveled to Italy multiple times to learn authentic recipes.

C2 He is a devoted devotee of mindfulness meditation, spending hours each day in silent contemplation.

Examples of devotee in a Sentence

formal The devotee traveled from afar to attend the religious ceremony.

informal She's a big devotee of that new band.

slang He's a hardcore devotee of that video game franchise.

figurative She was a devotee of classical literature, immersing herself in the works of the great authors.

Grammatical Forms of devotee

• past tense: devoteed
• plural: devotees
• comparative: more devoted
• superlative: most devoted
• present tense: devotee
• future tense: will devotee
• perfect tense: have devoted
• continuous tense: is devoting
• singular: devotee
• positive degree: devotee
• infinitive: to devote
• gerund: devoting
• participle: devoted

Origin and Evolution of devotee

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'devotee' originated from the Latin word 'devotus', which means 'devoted or consecrated'.

Evolution of the word: Over time, 'devotee' has come to refer to a person who is ardently enthusiastic or passionate about a particular subject or activity, often in a religious or spiritual context.