faithful
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1.8
- adjective
- /ˈfeɪθfəl/
:
fiel
- Thank you to these six extraordinary medalists for their faithful and steadfast service to the University.
- remain faithful
- a faithful companion
- a faithful follower
You'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
153
3.9
Giving a lot of time and care to a job or cause
80
3.4
Being very loyal and giving a lot of time and care to someone or something
79
4.0
Shows loyalty and works hard for a cause or group
72
3.5
Stays firm and loyal in support for someone
31
6.3
Loyal and firm in supporting a person or a cause
31
3.2
Faithful and loyal to your partner by not having sex with other people
30
5.6
Loyal and firm in support that does not change
22
5.8
Being firm in belief or support that does not change
7
6.8
Very loyal and always supporting a person, group, or cause
1
8.2
Loyal and steady in support of a ruler, government, or cause
Loyal and steady in support for a person or cause
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
Surface Forms
Morphology
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.