faithful
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1.8
- adjective
- /ˈfeɪθfəl/
- Thank you to these six extraordinary medalists for their faithful and steadfast service to the University.
- remain faithful
- a faithful companion
- a faithful follower
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Watch on YouTubeYou're a mystery that I'm going to constantly be faithful to, right?
- You're a mystery that I'm going to constantly be faithful to, right?
- But in the season I need to be faithful with what is placed before me.
- And they're not, they're not really faithful to Stoicism.
- Like, you know, see, see how faithful he is when fortune turns away?
- There's a lot of men who are extremely loyal, faithful men.
- His master replied, well done good and faithful servant.
- And when he comes back, I hope, I hope that he says, well done, good and faithful servant that.
- I'm kind, I'm gentle, I'm generous, I'm strong, I'm faithful.
- But what most will agree is once we agree to commit, we agree to be loyal and faithful and that's it.
- So we have the responsibility to be faithful, to be trustworthy, worthy of trust in this.
Examples
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Elected officials can appoint judges faithful to the rule of law.
Academic text (2008) -
I've been following God and he has proved himself faithful to me.
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But in the season I need to be faithful with what is placed before me.
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May He make them faithful members of His holy people.
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David has been busy growing up while his faithful dog has grown old.
Fiction book (1997) -
... protected us on our journey here ... and we must remain faithful ... in our calling.
Academic text (1992) -
So we have the responsibility to be faithful, to be trustworthy, worthy of trust in this.
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She was faithful to her principles, never wavering in her commitment to doing what was right.
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The dog remained faithful to its owner, always waiting by the door for his return.
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He has been a faithful supporter of the charity for many years, attending every fundraising event.
Synonyms
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1.0
Always supporting a person or group, especially in hard times
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4.0
Shows loyalty and works hard for a cause or group
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3.9
Giving a lot of time and care to a job or cause
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3.4
Being very loyal and giving a lot of time and care to someone or something
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3.2
Faithful and loyal to your partner by not having sex with other people
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6.3
Loyal and firm in supporting a person or a cause
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5.6
Loyal and firm in support that does not change
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5.8
Being firm in belief or support that does not change
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6.8
Very loyal and always supporting a person, group, or cause
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3.5
Stays firm and loyal in support for someone
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8.2
Loyal and steady in support of a ruler, government, or cause
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6.3
Loyal and steady in support for a person or cause
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9.9
Very loyal and not likely to change
Antonyms
Compounds
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4.1
A famous geyser in Yellowstone National Park that shoots hot water and steam about every hour
How Loyal
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Etymology
Faithful is built from faith ('trust' or 'belief') and -ful ('full of'), so to be faithful is to be 'full of trust' and stay loyal and steady to a person or duty.