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- Dictionaryfaithful/ˈfeɪθf(ʊ)l/
adjective
- 1. remaining loyal and steadfast: "throughout his career, he remained faithful to the principles of Classical art" Similar Opposite
- 2. true to the facts or the original: "the film was faithful to the book" Similar Opposite
noun
- 1. those who are faithful to a particular religion or political party: "a muezzin called the faithful to prayer"
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1. : steadfast in affection or allegiance : loyal. a faithful friend. 2. : firm in adherence to promises or in observance of duty : conscientious. a faithful employee. 3. : given with strong assurance : binding. a faithful promise.
to continue to support or follow something: He remained faithful to the regime when so many others spoke out against it. See more. Fewer examples. The band has a very large and faithful British following. Jim was a faithful, loving and considerate husband. That dog has been a faithful companion to me for ten years, and I will miss him dearly.
Faithful implies long-continued and steadfast fidelity to whatever one is bound to by a pledge, duty, or obligation: a faithful friend. Constant suggests firmness and steadfastness in attachment: a constant affection.
1. Adhering firmly and devotedly, as to a person, cause, or idea; loyal. 2. Engaging in sex only with one's spouse or only with one's partner in a sexual relationship. 3. a. Responsible; conscientious: the faithful discharge of his duties. b. Dependable; reliable: The faithful engine started right up. 4.
faithful implies long-continued and steadfast fidelity to whatever one is bound to by a pledge, duty, or obligation: a faithful friend. constant suggests firmness and steadfastness in attachment: a constant affection. loyal implies unswerving allegiance to a person, organization, cause, or idea: loyal to one's associates, one's country.
Faithful describes someone who is reliable and consistent. If you're a faithful volunteer at the animal shelter, you show up every Saturday and work hard to help the animals. A faithful friend is loyal and steadfast — it's no wonder that many people consider their dogs to be their most faithful companions.
adjective. /ˈfeɪθfl/ staying with or supporting a particular person, organization or belief synonym loyal. a faithful servant/friend/dog. She was rewarded for her 40 years' faithful service with the company. I have been a faithful reader of your newspaper for many years.
