loyal
/'lɔiəl/
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Definition
- Adjective:
- Faithful to a person, cause, or duty: Showing firm and constant support or allegiance to someone or something.
- Patriotic: Inspired by or showing love and devotion to one's country.
Examples of Usage
- Adjective:
- She has been a loyal friend for over twenty years.
- The company rewards its most loyal customers with special discounts.
- He remained loyal to his principles despite the pressure.
- They are loyal supporters of the local football team.
Advanced Usage
- "To remain loyal": To continue being faithful.
- He promised to remain loyal to the king.
- "Loyal to a fault": So faithful that it may be unwise or disadvantageous.
- His secretary is loyal to a fault, never questioning any of his decisions.
Variants and Related Words
- Loyalty (n): The quality of being loyal.
- Her loyalty to her family is unquestionable.
- Loyalist (n): A person who remains loyal to the established ruler or government, especially in the face of a revolt.
- The loyalists defended the castle against the rebels.
- Disloyal (adj): Not loyal; unfaithful.
- He was accused of being disloyal to his country.
Synonyms
- Faithful: Remaining loyal and steadfast.
- Devoted: Very loving or loyal.
- Steadfast: Resolutely or dutifully firm and unwavering.
- True-hearted: Sincere and loyal.
Related Phrases
- Loyal opposition: A political party opposing the government while remaining loyal to the constitution and the nation.
- The role of the loyal opposition is vital in a democracy.
- Loyal toast: A toast to the health of the sovereign or head of state.
- The dinner began with the traditional loyal toast.
Related Idioms
- As loyal as a dog: Extremely faithful and devoted (referencing the common perception of dogs).
- Her assistant is as loyal as a dog.
- To pledge one's loyalty: To make a formal promise of allegiance.
- The soldiers pledged their loyalty to the new commander.
Adjective
- unwavering in devotion to friend or vow or cause
- a firm ally
- loyal supporters
- the true-hearted soldier...of Tippecanoe- Campaign song for William Henry Harrison
- fast friends
- inspired by love for your country
- steadfast in allegiance or duty
- loyal subjects
- loyal friends stood by him