faithful

/ˈfeɪθ.fl̩/

FEꞮΘ · fl̩ (2 syllables)

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Definition

Loyal; adhering firmly to person or cause.

Etymology

From Middle English feithful, equivalent to faith + -ful.

Example Sentences

  • "My dog is very faithful: he doesn't like to be petted by anybody else."
  • "The application of the old discipline, say the conservatives, would probably produce a smaller but more faithful Church."
  • "My servant is very faithful."
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