loyal
ˈlɔɪ.əl
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Adjective

1.
loyaltyfirm in allegiance to a person or institution
  • He is loyal to his alma mater.
devoted faithful
2.
patriotisminspired by love for your country
  • The loyal citizen voted in every election.
devoted faithful patriotic
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Expressions with loyal

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extremely faithful and devoted
She remained loyal as a dog to her best friend.
showing loyalty that may cause problems
His loyal to a fault nature made him overlook her mistakes.
client who consistently supports a business over time
As a loyal customer, she receives special discounts and offers.
group of people who always support someone or something
The band has a loyal following that attends every concert.
ceremonial toast to the monarch or head of state
During the banquet, they performed the loyal toast.

Origin of loyal

Old French, loial (legal) + Latin, legalis (lawful)

Terms with loyal included in their meaning

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animals
cat that is loyal companion
loyal support
support someone despite difficulties
loyalty persistence
continue or remain loyal to
close friend
person who is honest, trustworthy, loyal and supportive
relationship
not loyal to a partner or spouse
duration
requiring loyal involvement or obligation over a long future period
unfaithful
not loyal in a romantic relationship
cultadj.
popularity
enjoyed by a small, loyal group

Examples of loyal in a sentence

  • The dog was loyal to its owner until the end.
  • Her loyal actions earned her a medal of honor.
  • He remained loyal despite the challenges faced.

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  1. French:fidèle, patriote, ...
  2. German:treu, patriotisch, ...
  3. Italian:fedele, ...
  4. Spanish:leal, ...
  5. Portuguese:leal, patriótico, ...
  6. Chinese:忠诚的, 爱国的, ...
  7. Japanese:忠実な, 愛国的な, ...
  8. Arabic:مُخْلِص, ...
  9. Hebrew:נֶאֱמָן, פַּטְרִיוֹטִי, ...
  10. Russian:верный, ...
  11. Ukrainian:вірний, ...
  12. Hindi:निष्ठावान, वफादार, ...
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