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de·vot·ed adjective : characterized by loyalty and devotion : FAITHFUL

Synonyms

constant, faithful, fast, good, loyal, pious, staunch, steadfast, steady, true, true-blue—more at FAITHFUL

dev·o·tee noun : an ardent follower, supporter, or enthusiast

Synonyms

addict, aficionado, buff, bug, enthusiast, fan, fanatic, fancier, fiend, freak, lover, maniac, nut—more at FAN

de·vo·tion noun 1 : religious fervor

2 : an act of prayer or private worship — usu. used in pl.

3 : a religious exercise for private use

4 : the fact or state of being dedicated and loyal <~ to the cause>; also : the act of devoting

Synonyms

[1] faith, piety, religion—more at FAITH

[4] allegiance, constancy, dedication, faith, faithfulness, fastness, fealty, fidelity, loyalty, steadfastness—more at FIDELITY

[4] affection, attachment, fondness, love, passion—more at LOVE

de·vo·tion·al adjective : of, relating to, or characterized by devotion

Synonyms

religious, sacred, spiritual—more at RELIGIOUS

de·vour verb 1 : to eat up greedily or ravenously

2 : WASTE, ANNIHILATE

3 : to enjoy avidly <~ a book>

— de·vour·er noun

de·vout adjective 1 : devoted to religion : PIOUS

2 : expressing devotion or piety

3 : EARNEST, SERIOUS

— de·vout·ly adverb

Synonyms

faithful, godly, holy, pious, religious, sainted, saintly—more at HOLY

de·vout·ness noun : the quality or state of being devout

Synonyms

blessedness, godliness, holiness, piety, sainthood, sanctity—more at HOLINESS

dew noun : moisture that condenses on the surfaces of cool bodies at night

— dewy adjective

dew·ber·ry noun : any of several sweet edible berries related to and resembling blackberries; also : a trailing bramble bearing these

dew·claw noun : a digit on the foot of a mammal that does not reach the ground; also : its claw or hoof

dew·lap noun : loose skin hanging under the neck of an animal

dew point noun : the temperature at which the moisture in the air begins to condense

dex·ter·i·ty noun, plural -ties 1 : quickness and skill in managing any complicated or difficult affair

2 : readiness and grace in physical activity; especially : skill and ease in using the hands

Synonyms

[1] adroitness, cleverness, craft, finesse, sleight; also ability, prowess, talent; competence, efficiency, expertise, know-how, proficiency; ingeniousness, ingenuity, resourcefulness

[2] agility, deftness, nimbleness, sleight; also coordination

Antonyms

awkwardness, clumsiness

dex·ter·ous also dex·trous adjective 1 : CLEVER

2 : done with skillfulness

3 : skillful and competent with the hands

— dex·ter·ous·ly adverb

Synonyms

[2] adroit, artful, delicate, expert, masterful, masterly, practiced, skillful, virtuoso—more at SKILLFUL

[3] clever, cunning, deft, handy; also agile, flexible, graceful, limber, lissome, lithe, nimble, spry; coordinated; adept, competent, expert, masterful, masterly, proficient, skilled, skillful; double-jointed

Antonyms

butterfingered, heavy-handed, unhandy

dex·trose noun : the naturally occurring form of glucose found in plants and blood

DFC abbreviation Distinguished Flying Cross

dg abbreviation decigram

DG abbreviation 1 [ORIGIN LL Dei gratia] by the grace of God

2 director general

DH noun : DESIGNATED HITTER

dhow noun : an Arab sailing ship usu. having a long overhang forward and a high poop

DI abbreviation drill instructor

dia abbreviation diameter

di·a·be·tes noun : an abnormal state marked by passage of excessive amounts of urine; especially : one (diabetes mel*li*tus ) characterized by deficient insulin, by excess sugar in the blood and urine, and by thirst, hunger, and loss of weight

— di·a·bet·ic adjective or noun

di·a·bol·ical or di·a·bol·i·c adjective : of, relating to, or characteristic of the devil : DEVILISH

— di·a·bol·i·cal·ly adverb

Synonyms

demonic, devilish, fiendish, satanic—more at FIENDISH

di·a·crit·ic noun : a mark accompanying a letter and indicating a sound value different from that of the same