Meaning & use

loyal

adjective·Everyday

Faithful and steadfast in support of a person, cause, or organization.

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The loyal dog waited by the door every day until its owner came home.

She remained loyal to her childhood friends even after moving abroad.

A note on using this word

Loyal emphasizes lasting commitment and reliability, often used for friends, employees, customers, or countries.

Words with a similar meaning

faithfuldevoted

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