Meaning & use

loyalty

noun·Everyday

Firm and steady support for or faithfulness to a person, group, cause, or country.

See it in a sentence

Her loyalty to the company never wavered, even during difficult years.

The knight swore loyalty to the king before the entire court.

A note on using this word

Loyalty implies a lasting commitment, often tested over time, distinguishing it from momentary agreement or admiration.

Words with a similar meaning

faithfulnessallegiance

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Words with an opposite meaning

betrayaldisloyalty

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