Votary

Quick meaning: Votary is an adjective meaning Consecrated by a vow or promise; consequent on a vow; devoted; promised.

Meaning

Consecrated by a vow or promise; consequent on a vow; devoted; promised.

More Meanings

1. A person, such as a monk or nun, who lives a religious life according to vows they have made.
2. A devotee of a particular religion or cult.
3. A devout or zealous worshipper.
4. (by extension) Someone who is devoted to a particular pursuit etc.
5. A loyal supporter or devoted admirer of a person or institution.

Example Sentences

And votary Reſolution is made Equipollent to Cuſtome

The room was commonly emptied after that, or only left in possession of a very few and persevering votaries of pleasure.

The indulgence of illicit pleasures, says Dr. S. Pancoast, sooner or later is sure to entail the most loathsome diseases on their votaries.

Gerty was dressed simply but with the instinctive taste of a votary of Dame Fashion for she felt that there was just a might that he might be out.

Word Forms

• votaries

Synonyms for votary

Depending on context, synonyms include enthusiast, addict, buff, aficionado, amateur, devotee.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include devoted, dedicated, hallowed, promissory, sacred, oathable.

Related Dictionary Tools