Loyal

Meaning

Loyal means showing constant and faithful support, devotion, or allegiance to a person, group, organization, or cause.

Pronunciation

/ˈlɔɪ.əl/

Word Forms

• Adjective: loyal
• Comparative: more loyal
• Superlative: most loyal
• Adverb: loyally
• Noun: loyalty

Synonyms

Antonyms

Common Collocations

• loyal friend — a friend who remains faithful and supportive.
• loyal customer — a customer who repeatedly chooses the same business or brand.
• loyal supporter — someone who consistently supports a person, group, or cause.
• loyal employee — an employee who shows continued commitment to an organization.
• remain loyal — to continue to be faithful or supportive.
• loyal to someone — consistently supporting and standing by someone.

Example Sentences

• She remained loyal to her friend even when everyone else turned against him.
• The company has many loyal customers who have used its services for years.
• He proved that he was a loyal supporter of the organization.
• A loyal friend will stay beside you during difficult times.
• The dog remained loyal to its owner throughout its life.

Literary Example

Example:

“Faithful and loyal, true and trusty.”

— J. R. R. Tolkien, The Fellowship of the Ring

Here, loyal describes someone who remains faithful, devoted, and trustworthy. The word emphasizes a person's continued commitment to another person or cause.

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