Definitions

loyal

[loi-uhl] / ˈlɔɪ əl /

ADJECTIVE

faithful, dependable

Synonyms

STRONGEST

ardent devoted dutiful patriotic staunch steadfast true trustworthy

WEAK

allegiant attached behind one believing coming through constant dyed-in-the-wool firm on one's side resolute steady tried-and-true true-blue trusty unfailing unswerving unwavering

Antonyms

STRONGEST

disloyal faithless undependable unfaithful unreliable untrustworthy

Example Sentences

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“It’s a super loyal fan base,” Meckler said.

From Los Angeles Times • May 25, 2026

The show's producers, Chris Harper and Sonia Friedman, say the adaption stays loyal to Larson's music.

From BBC • May 19, 2026

Rodriguez insists that she was loyal to Maduro "until the last second."

From Barron's • May 16, 2026

When a shepherd named George, played by Hugh Jackman, gets murdered, his loyal flock of sheep set out to find the killer.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 14, 2026

Jonah thought about his parents losing both him and Katherine, all because Katherine had been so stubbornly loyal.

From "Found" by Margaret Peterson Haddix

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