loyal

Adjective
Synonyms: patrioticfirmtrueheartedfast(a)

WordNet 3.0

Adjective (3)

  1. steadfast in allegiance or duty“loyal subjects”“loyal friends stood by him”
  2. inspired by love for your countrySynonyms: patriotic
  3. unwavering in devotion to friend or vow or cause“a firm ally”“loyal supporters”“the true-hearted soldier...of Tippecanoe — Campaign song for William Henry Harrison”“fast friends”Synonyms: firmtrueheartedfast(a)
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Webster's Dictionary (GCIDE)

Loyal \Loy"al\, a. [F. loyal, OF. loial, leial, L. legalis, fr. lex, legis, law. See Legal, and cf. Leal.] [1913 Webster]

1.Faithful to law; upholding the lawful authority; faithful and true to the lawful government; faithful to the prince or sovereign to whom one is subject; unswerving in allegiance. [1913 Webster]

Welcome, sir John ! But why come you in arms ? To help King Edward in his time of storm, As every loyal subject ought to do.— Shak.[1913 Webster]

2.True to any person or persons to whom one owes fidelity, especially as a wife to her husband, lovers to each other, and friend to friend; constant; faithful to a cause or a principle. [1913 Webster]

Your true and loyal wife.— Shak.[1913 Webster]
Unhappy both, but loyaltheir loves.— Dryden.[1913 Webster]
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