loyal
loyal — adjective
1. describes someone who continues to stand by a person, group, country, or set of
describes someone who continues to stand by a person, group, country, or set of beliefs and refuses to abandon them when difficulties arise or when it would be easier to give up
Rachid has been a loyal friend to Nikhil for twenty years, through good and bad.
The small shop's loyal customers kept coming back even after prices went up.
collocation: loyal customers
Apinya remained loyal to her team leader when others began to question the decisions.
Reema is a loyal member of the local library's reading group.
The soldiers stayed loyal to their country during the long and difficult war.
- faithful
emphasis on reliably keeping promises or fulfilling duties; slightly broader than loyal
- devoted
adds emotional warmth and deep personal dedication beyond mere commitment
- steadfast
stresses unchanging resolve, especially during difficulty or opposition
- staunch
suggests strong, active, and outspoken commitment to a cause or person
- disloyal
the direct opposite; failing to give expected support or betraying trust
- unfaithful
breaking a commitment or promise, especially in personal relationships
文法句型
loyal + to + noun phrase
remain/stay/be + loyal
loyal + noun (e.g. loyal friend)
用法筆記
Frequently followed by the preposition 'to' when introducing the person, group, or principle that someone supports. Commonly paired with verbs such as 'remain', 'stay', and 'be'.