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| 1. | [ adjective ] steadfast in allegiance or duty | |
| Examples: | "loyal subjects" "loyal friends stood by him" |
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| Related terms: | disloyal doglike liege true-blue allegiant hard-core true-blue hard-core leal patriotic loyalty | |
| 2. | [ adjective ] unwavering in devotion to friend or vow or cause | |
| Synonyms: | truehearted fast firm | |
| Examples: | "a firm ally" "loyal supporters" "the true-hearted soldier...of Tippecanoe"- Campaign song for William Henry Harrison "fast friends" |
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| Related terms: | faithful | |
| 3. | [ adjective ] inspired by love for your country | |
| Synonyms: | patriotic | |
| Related terms: | unpatriotic chauvinistic chauvinistic | |
| 4. | [ adjective ] (used of persons) dependable in devotion or allegiance or affection | |
| Synonyms: | true fast faithful | |
| Examples: | "a faithful old dog" "a faithful friend" "fast friends" "a loyal companion" "she proved a true friend" "a lover absolutely true in act and word and thought"- H.O.Taylor |
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| Related terms: | constant | |
| Similar spelling: |
loyally Lolo loll Lola lowly lolly Loyola lowell Lolley Louella |
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