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Meaning of loyal in English
Pronunciation
/ˈlɔɪ(ə)l/
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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
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
2.
inspired by love for your country
Synonyms
chauvinistic
flag-waving(a)
jingoistic
nationalistic
ultranationalistic
superpatriotic
Antonyms
unpatriotic
disloyal
See also
loyal