Word: Faithful

Pronunciation

/ˈfeɪθfl/

Definitions

• Adjective: (adj) Loyal, consistently true or devoted to a person, belief, cause, or promise; reliable and steadfast in affection or allegiance. For example: “She has been a faithful friend throughout the years.”

  “He remained faithful to his wife.” “Their dog is a faithful companion.” “The book’s adaptation stayed faithful to the original story.”

• Noun: (n) A person who is loyal or dedicated, especially to a religion or belief system; often used in the plural form “the faithful.” For example: “The faithful gathered for Sunday mass.”

  “The faithful attend church services every week.” “The faithful adherents of the team never miss a game.”

Phrases

• “Faithful to a cause” - Devoted to a particular belief or purpose.
• “The faithful few” - Referring to a small group of dedicated supporters or believers.
• “Keep the faith” - To remain committed or loyal despite challenges.

Example Sentences

• Adjective: “Throughout their marriage, they remained faithful to each other.”
• Noun: “The faithful filled the cathedral for the Christmas Eve service.”

Synonyms

• Loyal
• Devoted
• Steadfast
• Reliable
• True-hearted
• Dedicated
• Committed
• Obedient (in religious contexts)
• Constant
• Trustworthy