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Meaning of loyal in English

  1. Pronunciation

    /ˈlɔɪ(ə)l/

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  1. Classifying Adjective

    loyal

    Definitions

    1. unwavering in devotion to friend or vow or cause

    Examples

    • « a firm ally »
    • « loyal supporters »
    • « the true-hearted soldier...of Tippecanoe- Campaign song for William Henry Harrison »
    • « fast friends »

    Synonyms

    • faithful
  2. Qualitative Adjective

    loyal

    Etymology

    mid 16th century: from French, via Old French loial from Latin legalis (see legal)

    Definitions

    1. steadfast in allegiance or duty

    Examples

    • « loyal subjects »
    • « loyal friends stood by him »

    Synonyms

    • allegiant
    • doglike
    • hard-core
    • hardcore
    • leal
    • liege
    • true-blue

    Antonyms

    • disloyal
  3. 2. inspired by love for your country

    Synonyms

    • chauvinistic
    • flag-waving(a)
    • jingoistic
    • nationalistic
    • ultranationalistic
    • superpatriotic

    Antonyms

    • unpatriotic
    • disloyal

See also

  • loyal

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