loyal
Having or demonstrating undivided and constant support for someone or somethingHaving or demonstrating undivided and constant support for someone or something.
» Tom is loyal to his wife.
Tom ist seiner Frau treu. — Esperantostern
Том верен жене. — sharptoothed
Том вірний дружині. — deniko
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3 sensesHaving or demonstrating undivided and constant support for someone or something.
Dogs are very loyal animals, which is why they make wonderful pets.
George is a loyal and loving husband.
Firm in allegiance to a person or institution; allegiant.
loyal, treu
ве́рныйvérnyj, пре́данныйprédannyj, лоя́льныйlojálʹnyj
ві́рнийvírnyj, ві́дданийvíddanyj, лоя́льнийlojálʹnyj
Faithful to a person or cause.
We must remain loyal to the mission.
- steadfast in allegiance or duty
- unwavering in devotion to friend or vow or cause
- inspired by love for your country
Examples
122 sentencesTom is loyal to his wife.
Том вірний дружині. — deniko
ruТом верен жене. — sharptoothed
deTom ist seiner Frau treu. — Esperantostern
My friends are very loyal.
Мої друзі дуже вірні. — deniko
ruМои друзья очень лояльны. — Isgandar
deMeine Freunde sind sehr loyal. — Kuraimegami
Tom's dog is very loyal.
У Тома дуже вірний собака. — deniko
Tom is loyal.
Том лояльний. — deniko
ruТом верный. — odexed
deTom ist treu. — Sudajaengi
Dogs are loyal animals.
Собаки — вірні тварини. — deniko
ruСобаки - верные животные. — Selena777
deHunde sind treue Tiere. — MUIRIEL
Translations
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Origin
Borrowed from Middle French loyal, from Old French loial, leial, leal, from Latin lēgālis.Borrowed from Middle French loyal, from Old French loial, leial, leal, from Latin lēgālis. Doublet of legal and leal.
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Forms
more loyal, most loyal| Comparative | more loyal Lesson |
|---|---|
| Superlative | most loyal Lesson |
regular
Synonyms
4 synonymsAntonyms
3 antonymsWord family
14 related wordsLessons for this word
2 lessons- A2Comparatives — Because it has a comparative form
- A2Superlatives — Because it has a superlative form
See also
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