devotees

devotees — noun

1. people who love a particular activity, performer, writer, religion, or topic so

1.名詞C1
釋義

people who love a particular activity, performer, writer, religion, or topic so much that they spend a lot of time and energy on it

例句

Devotees of the writer Haruki Murakami line up overnight to buy his new novels.

devotees of + named person, pattern for fans of a creator

Yoga devotees gather in the park at sunrise every Saturday in Taipei.

noun + devotees, pattern for fans of an activity

同義詞
  • fan

    much more general and casual; a fan may have only mild interest, while a devotee is deeply committed

  • enthusiast

    shares the idea of strong interest, usually in a hobby or activity; less spiritual or worshipful than devotee

  • follower

    often used for religion, leaders, or social media; doesn't always imply the strong personal passion of devotee

  • aficionado

    formal, suggests expert taste in arts, food, or culture; less suited to religion than devotee

反義詞
  • critic

    someone who openly disapproves rather than admires

  • detractor

    formal; a person who actively speaks against the same thing devotees praise

文法句型

devotee of + person/activity/subject

devotees of + religion/art/sport

lifelong/passionate/loyal + devotee

用法筆記

Object of 'of' is typically a person (writer, musician, leader), an activity (yoga, jazz, surfing), a subject (history, wine), or a religion. Stronger and more formal than 'fan'; suggests long-term commitment and active participation, not just liking.

常見錯誤

❌I am a devotee of pizza.
✅I really love pizza.
💡devotee suggests deep, lasting interest in a serious pursuit or person, not a casual food preference.
❌He is devotee the band.
✅He is a devotee of the band.
💡devotee is a countable noun and needs an article plus the preposition 'of'.