loyal

noun

A town in Kingfisher County, Oklahoma, United States.

A city in Clark County, Wisconsin, United States.

A surname from French.

adjective

Having or demonstrating undivided and constant support for someone or something.

Faithful to a person or cause.

Firm in allegiance to a person or institution; allegiant.

Roots

lexloy- · Latin · law

Synonyms for loyal

faithfuladj patrioticadj steadfastadj staunchadj unswervingadj trustworthyadj trustyn trustedadj devotedadj dependableadj unwaveringadj duteousadj dutifuladj sincereadj obedientadj

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