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Trusty: meaning, definitions and examples

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trusty

 

[ ˈtrəsti ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

describing reliability

Trusty refers to someone or something that can be relied upon for support, assistance, or truthfulness. It conveys a sense of faithfulness and dependability over time. This term is often used to describe trusted friends, companions, or tools that consistently perform well.

Synonyms

dependable, faithful, loyal, reliable

Examples of usage

  • He brought along his trusty dog.
  • This trusty old car has never let me down.
  • She is known as a trusty partner in business.

Translations

Translations of the word "trusty" in other languages:

🇵🇹 confiável

🇮🇳 विश्वसनीय

🇩🇪 vertrauenswürdig

🇮🇩 terpercaya

🇺🇦 надійний

🇵🇱 godny zaufania

🇯🇵 信頼できる

🇫🇷 fiable

🇪🇸 confiable

🇹🇷 güvenilir

🇰🇷 신뢰할 수 있는

🇸🇦 موثوق

🇨🇿 důvěryhodný

🇸🇰 dôveryhodný

🇨🇳 可信的

🇸🇮 zanesljiv

🇮🇸 traustur

🇰🇿 сенімді

🇬🇪 ნდობით აღჭურვილი

🇦🇿 etibarlı

🇲🇽 confiable

Etymology

The word 'trusty' has its origins in Middle English, deriving from the Old French word 'trustie', which in turn comes from the Latin 'trustis', meaning 'trustworthy'. The concept of trust has been fundamental in human relationships, and this adjective has evolved to describe those individuals or objects that embody this reliability. Historically, 'trusty' was often used in legal and literary contexts, highlighting the importance of trustworthiness in various forms of agreements and bonds. Over time, it became more common in everyday language to express general reliability, especially in the context of friendship, service, and tools.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #18,880, this word belongs to specialized vocabulary. While not common in everyday speech, it enriches your ability to express complex ideas.