Meaning of loyal in English

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  1. Pronunciation
  2. Classifying Adjective
    1. Definitions
  3. Qualitative Adjective
    1. Etymology
    2. Definitions

  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 »

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  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 »

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  3. 2. inspired by love for your country

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Famous quotes

  • « I'm an awfully loyal friend. Once I've started a relationship with someone, it's like they are syrup and I'm a pancake. Their syrup gets into my pancake, so to speak. »
    Warren Farrell
  • « Animals are reliable, many full of love, true in their affections, predictable in their actions, grateful and loyal. Difficult standards for people to live up to. »
    Alfred A. Montapert
  • « He was a great patriot, a humanitarian, a loyal friend provided, of course, he really is dead. »
    Voltaire
  • « One loyal friend is worth ten thousand relatives. »
    Euripides
  • « But 85 percent of the mosques have extremist leadership in this country. Most Muslims, the overwhelming majority of Muslims, are loyal Americans. »
    Peter King

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