loyal

Pronunciation: /ˈlɔɪəl/

Reading level: hard

Estimated CEFR level: B2 — Upper-Intermediate

Estimated from word frequency; not an official CEFR classification.

Definition

  1. adjective steadfast in allegiance or duty
  2. adjective inspired by love for your country
  3. adjective unwavering in devotion to friend or vow or cause; ; ; - Campaign song for William Henry Harrison

Etymology

Borrowed from Middle French loyal, from Old French loial, leial, leal, from Latin lēgālis. Doublet of legal and leal.

In classic literature

Semantic network

Similar
doglike, allegiant, liege, true-blue
Opposite (antonyms)
disloyal

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