Loyalest: meaning, definitions and examples

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loyalest

 

[ ˈlɔɪəlɪst ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

superlative form

Loyalest is the superlative form of loyal, describing someone or something that demonstrates the highest degree of loyalty. This term can be used to emphasize an extreme level of allegiance or commitment to a person, group, or belief.

Synonyms

fidelest, most loyal.

Examples of usage

  • He is the loyalest friend anyone could have.
  • Among the loyalest fans, she stood out.
  • This dog is considered the loyalest companion.
  • The loyalest employee received an award.

Translations

Translations of the word "loyalest" in other languages:

🇵🇹 mais leal

🇮🇳 सबसे वफादार

🇩🇪 treueste

🇮🇩 paling setia

🇺🇦 найбільш вірний

🇵🇱 najbardziej lojalny

🇯🇵 最も忠実な

🇫🇷 le plus loyal

🇪🇸 el más leal

🇹🇷 en sadık

🇰🇷 가장 충실한

🇸🇦 الأكثر ولاءً

🇨🇿 nejvěrnější

🇸🇰 najvernejší

🇨🇳 最忠诚的

🇸🇮 najbolj zvest

🇮🇸 trúfastur

🇰🇿 ең адал

🇬🇪 ყველაზე ერთგული

🇦🇿 ən sadiq

🇲🇽 el más leal

Etymology

The word 'loyal' comes from the Middle English term 'loial', which was derived from the Old French 'loial'. This, in turn, can be traced back to the Latin word 'legalis', meaning 'legal' or 'lawful'. As the concept of loyalty developed, it began to encompass not just legal obligations but also emotional and moral commitments. Over time, the root word evolved to reflect relationships and fidelities between individuals, groups, and ideals. The formation of the superlative 'loyalest' mirrors similar constructions in English where adjectives are modified to express higher degrees of qualities. Thus, the term signifies an ultimate state of dedication or belief.