loyal
- 1Unwavering in support of someone or something, with no conflicting allegiance.
Even after three losing seasons, the loyal fans filled the stadium every weekend.
A loyal readership followed the columnist when she moved to a new paper.
Similarfaithful, devoted, dedicated, steadfast, staunch
Oppositedisloyal, fickle, unfaithful
- 2Keeping faith with a person or cause and never betraying or deserting them.
She remained loyal to the cause long after public interest had faded.
A loyal companion through years of illness, he never once considered leaving.
Similarfaithful, devoted, true, constant, dedicated
Oppositedisloyal, unfaithful, faithless
- 3Firm in allegiance to a person or institution.
The troops remained loyal to the crown throughout the rebellion.
Loyal employees defended the firm's reputation during the scandal.
Similarfaithful, true, staunch, steadfast
Oppositedisloyal, treacherous, traitorous
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Origin
English borrowed "loyal" from Middle French "loyal," which came from Old French "loial" (also "leial," "leal"), itself from Latin "lēgālis." It is a doublet of "legal" and "leal."