Faithful: meaning, definitions and examples

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faithful

[ ˈfeɪθfʊl ]

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loyal

loyal, constant, and steadfast in affection or allegiance; reliable, trusted, or believed

Synonyms

devoted, loyal, steadfast, true, trustworthy

Examples of usage

He has always been a faithful friend to me.
The dog is known for being faithful to its owner.
She remained faithful to her beliefs despite opposition.
I can always count on him to be faithful to his word.
Even in difficult times, she remained faithful to her values.

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accurate

accurate in detail, exact or precise

Synonyms

accurate, exact, literal, precise, true

Examples of usage

The faithful reproduction of the painting was impressive.
She gave a faithful account of the events that took place.
The translation was faithful to the original text.

Translations

Translations of the word "faithful" in other languages:

🇵🇹 fiel

🇮🇳 वफादार (vafādār)

🇩🇪 treu

🇮🇩 setia

🇺🇦 вірний

🇵🇱 wierny

🇯🇵 忠実な (chūjitsuna)

🇫🇷 fidèle

🇪🇸 fiel

🇹🇷 sadık

🇰🇷 충실한 (chung-silhan)

🇸🇦 وفي (wafī)

🇨🇿 věrný

🇸🇰 verný

🇨🇳 忠诚的 (zhōngchéng de)

🇸🇮 zvest

🇮🇸 trúr

🇰🇿 адал

🇬🇪 ერთგული (ertguli)

🇦🇿 sadiq

🇲🇽 fiel

Word origin

The word 'faithful' originated from the Latin word 'fidelis', meaning 'faithful, loyal'. It has been used in English since the 14th century to describe someone who is loyal and steadfast in their allegiance. Over time, 'faithful' has come to encompass not only loyalty in relationships but also accuracy and precision in various contexts.