loyal
word
/ˈɫɔɪəɫ/
LOY-uhl
/lˈɔɪəl/
LOY-uhl
Definition
If someone is loyal, they continue to support a person, group, or idea and do not easily betray or leave them. It can also describe customers, friends, or pets that stay faithful over time.
Usage & Nuances
Common patterns are 'loyal to' someone or something and 'loyal customer/supporter/friend'. It is positive and fairly common in everyday and professional English. Don't confuse it with 'royal', which relates to kings and queens.
Spanish: leal - fielPortuguese (BR): leal - fielPortuguese (PT): leal - fielChinese (Simplified): 忠诚的 - 忠实的Chinese (Traditional): 忠誠的 - 忠實的Hindi: वफ़ादार - निष्ठावानArabic: مخلص - وفيّBengali: বিশ্বস্ত - অনুগতRussian: верный - преданныйJapanese: 忠実な - 忠義なVietnamese: trung thànhKorean: 충성스러운Turkish: sadıkUrdu: وفادارIndonesian: setia
Example Sentences
My dog is very loyal to me.
basic
She stayed loyal to her friends.
basic
We have many loyal customers.
basic
A loyal fan base can keep a small brand alive for years.
natural
Even after all the changes at work, she remained loyal to her team.
natural
He’s the kind of guy who’s incredibly loyal once you earn his trust.
natural