loyalty
/'lɔiəlti/
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Definition
- Noun:
- The quality of being loyal: The state or feeling of showing firm and constant support or allegiance to a person, institution, or cause.
- A strong feeling of support or allegiance: The feelings that motivate this faithful support.
- The act of binding yourself to a course of action: A commitment based on this feeling of allegiance.
Examples of Usage
- Noun:
- Her loyalty to the company was unquestionable.
- He felt a deep sense of loyalty to his friends.
- The dog's loyalty to its owner was touching.
Advanced Usage
- "Brand loyalty": When a customer consistently chooses to buy products from the same company.
- The company's success is built on strong brand loyalty.
- "Test of loyalty": A situation that challenges someone's faithfulness.
- The difficult times were a true test of their loyalty.
Variants and Related Words
- Loyal (adj): Giving or showing firm and constant support or allegiance.
- He is a loyal supporter.
- 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.
Synonyms
- Allegiance: Loyalty or commitment to a superior or to a group or cause.
- Faithfulness: The quality of being faithful; fidelity.
- Devotion: Love, loyalty, or enthusiasm for a person, activity, or cause.
Antonyms
- Disloyalty: The quality of not being loyal to a person, country, or organization; faithlessness.
- Treachery: Betrayal of trust; deceptive action or nature.
Related Phrases
- "Loyalty card": A card issued by a retailer to a customer, used to record purchases and often entitling the holder to discounts or other benefits.
- I used my loyalty card to get a discount.
- "Loyalty oath": A pledge of allegiance to a government or organization.
- New citizens must take a loyalty oath.
Noun
- the act of binding yourself (intellectually or emotionally) to a course of action
- his long commitment to public service
- they felt no loyalty to a losing team
- feelings of allegiance
- the quality of being loyal