loyal

Meanings

• adjective

  Remaining constant in one's commitment or allegiance to a person, group, cause, or belief.

  - "He is a loyal friend."
  - "Loyal customers keep coming back for more."
  - "The team showed great loyalty to their coach."

• adjective

  Faithful to a person, promise, or obligation.

  - "She was a loyal wife to her husband."
  - "The soldiers remained loyal to their king."
  - "I will always be loyal to my family."

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Pronunciation

1. /ˈlɔɪəl/
   
   
   
   Source: "https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=80065958"

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Antonyms

disloyal , fickle , treacherous

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with loyal
royal , joyal , noisyal , royale

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Variants

List of all variants of loyal that leads to same result
loyal , loyaler , loyalest , loyally

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Etymology

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From the Old French word 'loial' meaning 'loyal, faithful'.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'loyalty oath' refers to a pledge of allegiance to a government or organization.

2. The term 'loyalty card' is used to reward customers for their repeat business.

3. In ancient Egypt, the goddess Hathor was often depicted as a symbol of loyalty and devotion.

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Related Concepts

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1. Allegiance: The feeling of loyalty and commitment to a person, group, or cause.

2. Fidelity: The quality of being faithful and loyal to a person, promise, or obligation.

3. Commitment: The act of pledging to do something or of remaining devoted to a person, cause, or belief.

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Culture

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In literature, 'loyal' is often used to describe characters who remain devoted to their friends, family, or causes, even in the face of adversity. In art, the theme of loyalty is often depicted through images of animals remaining faithful to their masters or through portraits of loyal friends or lovers.

How to Memorize "loyal"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a person or animal remaining steadfast and unwavering in their loyalty.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'loyal' with images of faithfulness and commitment.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Loyal Friends Never Betray' to remember the meaning of the word 'loyal'.

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