devotee Synonyms & Antonyms
ˌde-ˌvō-ˈtē
What Is Another Word for Devotee?
Other words for devotee include addict, aficionado and buff. Words with the opposite meaning are nonfan and nonadmirer.
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Devotee as a Noun
Devotee in a Sentence
He was a devotee of Arnold Schwarzenegger.
a devotee of classical music
devotees of Krishna
devotees thronged the temple
a devotee of stamp collecting
Word Forms & Grammar
devotee
devotees
devotee (plural devotees)
Words That Rhyme With Devotee
Origin of Devotee
From devote + -ee. The narrowed meaning in sense 3 arises from the sound similarity with amputee.
First Known Use
1645
Quick Facts About Devotee
| Part of speech | noun |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | /ˌde-ˌvō-ˈtē/ |
| Syllables | 3 |
| Meaning | a person with a strong and habitual liking for something |
| Synonyms | addict, aficionado and buff |
| Antonyms | nonfan, nonadmirer and belittler |
| Plural | devotees |
| First known use | 1645 |
Pronouncing Devotee
You say devotee as /ˌde-ˌvō-ˈtē/. It has 3 syllables, with the main stress on the third syllable (tē).
Questions People Ask About Devotee
What part of speech is devotee?
Devotee is a noun.
What is the opposite of devotee?
Antonyms of devotee include nonfan, nonadmirer, belittler and carper.
What is the plural of devotee?
The plural of devotee is devotees.