loyal
loy·al
adj \ˈlȯi(-ə)l\Definition of LOYAL
1
: unswerving in allegiance: as a : faithful in allegiance to one's lawful sovereign or government b : faithful to a private person to whom fidelity is due c : faithful to a cause, ideal, custom, institution, or product
2
: showing loyalty
3
obsolete : lawful, legitimate
— loy·al·ly \ˈlȯi-ə-lē\ adverb
See Examples of LOYAL
- The team has many loyal fans.
- She has provided the company with many years of loyal service.
Origin of LOYAL
Middle French, from Old French leial, leel, from Latin legalis legal
First Known Use: 1531
Related to LOYAL
Synonyms: constant, dedicated, devoted, devout, down-the-line, fast, good, faithful, pious, staunch (also stanch), steadfast, steady, true, true-blue
Antonyms: disloyal, faithless, false, fickle, inconstant, perfidious, recreant, traitorous, treacherous, unfaithful, untrue
Related Words: dependable, dutiful, reliable, responsible, solid, tried, tried-and-true, trustworthy, trusty; unfaltering, unhesitating, unwavering; determined, intent, resolute; confirmed, dyed-in-the-wool, inveterate, sworn; ardent, avid, enthusiastic, fervent, fervid, gung ho, impassioned, passionate, serious
Near Antonyms: irresponsible, undependable, unreliable, untrustworthy; faltering, hesitant, vacillating, wavering; dubious, irresolute, shaky, uncertain; apathetic, dispassionate, uninterested
See Synonym Discussion at faithful
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