loyal

Everyday

Always supporting and caring about a friend, family, team or country, and not letting them down. tree →

In the lessons

In lessons on friendship and values: loyal friends stay by you, keep your secrets (but not dangerous ones), and stand up for you. Dogs are often called loyal. In stories a loyal companion stays with the hero to the end. Phrases: «loyal to», «a loyal friend», «loyal fans», «loyal customer». Noun: loyalty.

Examples

• My dog is very loyal; he follows me everywhere. tree →
• A loyal friend sticks by you when things are hard. tree →
• The knight was loyal to the king. tree →
• The team has loyal fans who come to every game. tree →
• She stayed loyal to her friends. tree →
• Being loyal doesn't mean keeping a secret that could hurt someone. tree →
• Have you forgotten what I told you, that although she is your step-mother you must be obedient and loyal to her? tree →

Note

Noun: loyalty; adverb: loyally; opposite: disloyal. «Loyal to» someone (not «loyal with»). Being loyal does not mean helping a friend do wrong things.