loyal friend
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- noun
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amigo fiel
- "It's nice to have one loyal friend," said Mallory.
- the most loyal friend
- a very loyal friend
- a good loyal friend
Loyalty in a friendship, a loyal friend has your back.
- Loyalty in a friendship, a loyal friend has your back.
- But in real life, Jennifer is a very empathetic and very loving, sincere, loyal friend.
- Thanks for being such a loyal friend of the show, serving us up your expertise when and where we need it.
- How, how the majority of people that knew him would describe him a man's man, a man's man, a a fucking loyal friend.
Examples
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She has always been a loyal friend, supporting me through thick and thin.
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I don't deserve such a loyal friend.
Fiction book (1996) -
- What a loyal friend you are.
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You are a good and loyal friend.
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Are you a loyal friend?
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"Are you still my loyal friend?" she asked in a soft, sad voice.
Fiction book (1996) -
I was her loyal friend.
Fiction book (1996) -
Thanks for being such a loyal friend of the show, serving us up your expertise when and where we need it.
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The only reason I have the lifestyle I do is because I have loyal friends.
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Frank was my only true and loyal friend, and I miss him more than you will ever know!
Fiction book (2000)
Synonyms
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A person you trust most and talk to about everything
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6.6
A woman you trust with your secrets
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7.6
A loyal and reliable person who supports a group
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3.8
A person who stays loyal to a cause or someone even when it is difficult
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3.9
A person who strongly supports and stays loyal to someone or something
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2.8
A person or group that always supports another and can be trusted
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A person or animal who stays with and supports you in hard times
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A person, group, or country that strongly supports and stays loyal to another
A loyal person who helps you in good and bad times
A loyal friend who stays with you in hard times
A loyal friend or partner who always supports you
Antonyms
- Informal
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A person who helps only when things are good and leaves during problems
How Loyal
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Surface Forms
Morphology
The meaning 'a person who is consistently supportive and faithful as a companion' is directly and transparently derived from combining 'loyal' (showing unwavering support/fidelity) with 'friend' (a companion). This adjective+noun composition is a standard, cross-linguistically common pattern and will be immediately understandable to a B1 learner who knows both words.
Etymology
The phrase loyal friend comes from the old idea of a person who kept their promise to a leader and did not leave in hard times, so loyal meant staying true and friend meant a close person who helps you. That's why a loyal friend means someone who stays with you and is 'faithful' and 'supportive'.