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loyal

Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples

Pronunciation: US /ˈlɔɪəl/

loyal means: Continuing to support a person or cause, even when things are difficult.

adjective

FAITHFUL SUPPORTB1

Continuing to support a person or cause, even when things are difficult.

  • Our dog is very loyal.
  • She stayed loyal to her friends during difficult times.
  • The club thanked its loyal supporters.

How to use it: loyal to someone/something (He remained loyal to the team after they lost.)

Similar words: faithful, devoted, true

Opposites: disloyal

Common phrases: loyal friend, loyal to someone, loyal supporter, loyal customer

TRUE AND HONESTB1

Always honest with someone and unwilling to betray their trust.

  • A loyal friend tells you the truth.
  • She remained loyal to me and kept my secret.
  • Can I trust him to be loyal?

How to use it: loyal to someone (He has always been loyal to his closest friends.)

Similar words: faithful, true, trustworthy

Opposites: disloyal

Common phrases: loyal friend, loyal to someone, remain loyal

Questions about loyal

What does loyal mean?

Continuing to support a person or cause, even when things are difficult.

What is loyal in other languages?

Türkçe: sadık · Español: leal · Français: fidèle · Deutsch: treu · Italiano: fedele · 日本語: 忠実な

How do you pronounce loyal?

It is pronounced /ˈlɔɪəl/.

How do you use loyal in a sentence?

Our dog is very loyal. She stayed loyal to her friends during difficult times.

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