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   faithful

   /ˈfeɪθf(ʊ)l/

   adjective

   • 1. remaining loyal and steadfast: "throughout his career, he remained faithful to the principles of Classical art" Similar loyalconstanttruedevotedtrue-bluetrue-heartedunswervingunwaveringstaunchsteadfastdedicatedcommittedtrustedtrustytrustworthydependablereliableobedientdutifulOpposite unfaithful
   • ▪ (of a spouse or partner) never having a sexual relationship with anyone else: "her husband was faithful to her"
   • ▪ (of an object) reliable: "my faithful compass"
   • 2. true to the facts or the original: "the film was faithful to the book" Similar accuratepreciseexacterrorlesserror-freeunerringwithout errorfaultlesstrueclosestrictrealisticauthenticconvincinginformal:on the buttonon the markon the beamon the nailspot onbang onon the moneyrare:verisimilarOpposite inaccurate

   noun

   • 1. those who are faithful to a particular religion or political party: "a muezzin called the faithful to prayer"

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2. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishFAITHFUL | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   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.

3. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › faithfulFaithful Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

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   The meaning of FAITHFUL is steadfast in affection or allegiance : loyal. How to use faithful in a sentence. Synonym Discussion of Faithful.

4. www.dictionary.com › browse › faithfulFAITHFUL Definition & Meaning | Dictionary.com

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   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.

5. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › faithfulFaithful - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com

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   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.

6. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishFAITHFUL definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   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.

7. www.thefreedictionary.com › faithfulFaithful - definition of faithful by The Free Dictionary

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   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.

8. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › learner-englishFAITHFUL | meaning - Cambridge Learner's Dictionary

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   FAITHFUL definition: 1. If your husband, wife, or partner is faithful, they do not have a sexual relationship with…. Learn more.