faithful
1faith·ful
adj \ˈfāth-fəl\Definition of FAITHFUL
1
obsolete : full of faith
2
: steadfast in affection or allegiance : loyal
3
: firm in adherence to promises or in observance of duty : conscientious
4
: given with strong assurance : binding <a faithful promise>
5
: true to the facts, to a standard, or to an original <a faithful copy>
— faith·ful·ly \-fə-lē\ adverb
— faith·ful·ness noun
See Examples of FAITHFUL
- She has provided the company with many years of faithful service.
- He insists that he has always been faithful to his wife.
First Known Use of FAITHFUL
14th century
Related to FAITHFUL
Synonyms: constant, dedicated, devoted, devout, down-the-line, fast, good, loyal, pious, staunch (also stanch), steadfast, steady, true, true-blue
Antonyms: disloyal, faithless, false, fickle, inconstant, perfidious, recreant, traitorous, treacherous, unfaithful, untrue
Related Words: dependable, dutiful, reliable, responsible, solid, tried, tried-and-true, trustworthy, trusty; unfaltering, unhesitating, unwavering; determined, intent, resolute; confirmed, dyed-in-the-wool, inveterate, sworn; ardent, avid, enthusiastic, fervent, fervid, gung ho, impassioned, passionate, serious
Near Antonyms: irresponsible, undependable, unreliable, untrustworthy; faltering, hesitant, vacillating, wavering; dubious, irresolute, shaky, uncertain; apathetic, dispassionate, uninterested
Synonym Discussion of FAITHFUL
faithful, loyal, constant, staunch, steadfast, resolute mean firm in adherence to whatever one owes allegiance. faithful implies unswerving adherence to a person or thing or to the oath or promise by which a tie was contracted <faithful to her promise>. loyal implies a firm resistance to any temptation to desert or betray <remained loyal to the czar>. constant stresses continuing firmness of emotional attachment without necessarily implying strict obedience to promises or vows <constant friends>. staunch suggests fortitude and resolution in adherence and imperviousness to influences that would weaken it <a staunch defender of free speech>. steadfast implies a steady and unwavering course in love, allegiance, or conviction <steadfast in their support>. resolute implies firm determination to adhere to a cause or purpose <a resolute ally>.
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