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- pronunciation:
- loI
 l
- features:
- Word Combinations (adjective)
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adjective |
| definition: |
showing steady adherence, service, or faithfulness, as to a government, group, person, ideal, or the like (often fol. by "to").
A loyal friend wouldn't spread rumors about you behind your back.As a loyal party member, he felt it was his duty to carry out the party's requests.They said he couldn't be trusted, but I knew he was loyal to the gang.- synonyms:
- dedicated, faithful, steadfast, true, truehearted
- antonyms:
- apostate, disloyal, insurgent, traitorous, treacherous, unfaithful
- similar words:
- constant, dependable, devoted, dutiful, fast, good, obedient, patriotic, reliable, staunch, true-blue, trustworthy, trusty
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| related words: |
chivalrous, lawful, observant, special, stable, steady, strong, virtuous |
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| derivation: |
loyally (adv.) |
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