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faithful

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faith​ful
adjective
faith·​ful
ˈfāth-fəl

Definition (Entry 1 of 2)

  • steadfast in affection or allegiance loyal //a faithful friend
  • firm in adherence to promises or in observance of duty conscientious //a faithful employee
  • given with strong assurance binding //a faithful promise
  • true to the facts, to a standard, or to an original //a faithful copy
  • obsolete full of faith
noun

Definition (Entry 2 of 2)

  • plural in construction
    church members in full communion and good standing —used with the
    the body of believers in Islam —used with the
  • plural faithful or faith​fuls one who is faithful
    especially a loyal follower, member, or fan //party faithfuls
Other Words
Adjective
  • faith​ful​ly ˈfāth-fə-lē adverb
  • faith​ful​ness noun
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms: Adjective
constant dedicated devoted devout down-the-line fast good loyal pious staunch (also stanch) steadfast steady true true-blue
Antonyms: Adjective
disloyal faithless false fickle inconstant perfidious recreant traitorous treacherous unfaithful untrue
Examples
Adjective
  • //She has provided the company with many years of faithful service.
  • //He insists that he has always been faithful to his wife.
First Known Use
Adjective
14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1
Noun
15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a
History and Etymology
Adjective
Middle English feithful, from feith faith entry 1 + -ful -ful entry 1
Noun
derivative of faithful entry 1
faith​ful
adjective
faith·​ful
ˈfāth-fəl

Definition (Entry 1 of 2)

  • steadfast in affection or allegiance loyal //a faithful friend
  • firm in adherence to promises or in observance of duty conscientious //a faithful employee
  • given with strong assurance binding //a faithful promise
  • true to the facts, to a standard, or to an original //a faithful copy
  • obsolete full of faith
noun

Definition (Entry 2 of 2)

  • plural in construction
    church members in full communion and good standing —used with the
    the body of believers in Islam —used with the
  • plural faithful or faith​fuls one who is faithful
    especially a loyal follower, member, or fan //party faithfuls
Other Words
Adjective
  • faith​ful​ly ˈfāth-fə-lē adverb
  • faith​ful​ness noun
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms: Adjective
constant dedicated devoted devout down-the-line fast good loyal pious staunch (also stanch) steadfast steady true true-blue
Antonyms: Adjective
disloyal faithless false fickle inconstant perfidious recreant traitorous treacherous unfaithful untrue
Examples
Adjective
  • //She has provided the company with many years of faithful service.
  • //He insists that he has always been faithful to his wife.
First Known Use
Adjective
14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1
Noun
15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a
History and Etymology
Adjective
Middle English feithful, from feith faith entry 1 + -ful -ful entry 1
Noun
derivative of faithful entry 1
faith​ful
adjective
faith·​ful
ˈfāth-fəl

Definition (Entry 1 of 2)

  • steadfast in affection or allegiance loyal //a faithful friend
  • firm in adherence to promises or in observance of duty conscientious //a faithful employee
  • given with strong assurance binding //a faithful promise
  • true to the facts, to a standard, or to an original //a faithful copy
  • obsolete full of faith
noun

Definition (Entry 2 of 2)

  • plural in construction
    church members in full communion and good standing —used with the
    the body of believers in Islam —used with the
  • plural faithful or faith​fuls one who is faithful
    especially a loyal follower, member, or fan //party faithfuls
Other Words
Adjective
  • faith​ful​ly ˈfāth-fə-lē adverb
  • faith​ful​ness noun
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms: Adjective
constant dedicated devoted devout down-the-line fast good loyal pious staunch (also stanch) steadfast steady true true-blue
Antonyms: Adjective
disloyal faithless false fickle inconstant perfidious recreant traitorous treacherous unfaithful untrue
Examples
Adjective
  • //She has provided the company with many years of faithful service.
  • //He insists that he has always been faithful to his wife.
First Known Use
Adjective
14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1
Noun
15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a
History and Etymology
Adjective
Middle English feithful, from feith faith entry 1 + -ful -ful entry 1
Noun
derivative of faithful entry 1
faith​ful
adjective
faith·​ful
ˈfāth-fəl

Definition (Entry 1 of 2)

  • steadfast in affection or allegiance loyal //a faithful friend
  • firm in adherence to promises or in observance of duty conscientious //a faithful employee
  • given with strong assurance binding //a faithful promise
  • true to the facts, to a standard, or to an original //a faithful copy
  • obsolete full of faith
noun

Definition (Entry 2 of 2)

  • plural in construction
    church members in full communion and good standing —used with the
    the body of believers in Islam —used with the
  • plural faithful or faith​fuls one who is faithful
    especially a loyal follower, member, or fan //party faithfuls
Other Words
Adjective
  • faith​ful​ly ˈfāth-fə-lē adverb
  • faith​ful​ness noun
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms: Adjective
constant dedicated devoted devout down-the-line fast good loyal pious staunch (also stanch) steadfast steady true true-blue
Antonyms: Adjective
disloyal faithless false fickle inconstant perfidious recreant traitorous treacherous unfaithful untrue
Examples
Adjective
  • //She has provided the company with many years of faithful service.
  • //He insists that he has always been faithful to his wife.
First Known Use
Adjective
14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1
Noun
15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a
History and Etymology
Adjective
Middle English feithful, from feith faith entry 1 + -ful -ful entry 1
Noun
derivative of faithful entry 1
faith​ful
adjective
faith·​ful
ˈfāth-fəl

Definition (Entry 1 of 2)

  • steadfast in affection or allegiance loyal //a faithful friend
  • firm in adherence to promises or in observance of duty conscientious //a faithful employee
  • given with strong assurance binding //a faithful promise
  • true to the facts, to a standard, or to an original //a faithful copy
  • obsolete full of faith
noun

Definition (Entry 2 of 2)

  • plural in construction
    church members in full communion and good standing —used with the
    the body of believers in Islam —used with the
  • plural faithful or faith​fuls one who is faithful
    especially a loyal follower, member, or fan //party faithfuls
Other Words
Adjective
  • faith​ful​ly ˈfāth-fə-lē adverb
  • faith​ful​ness noun
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms: Adjective
constant dedicated devoted devout down-the-line fast good loyal pious staunch (also stanch) steadfast steady true true-blue
Antonyms: Adjective
disloyal faithless false fickle inconstant perfidious recreant traitorous treacherous unfaithful untrue
Examples
Adjective
  • //She has provided the company with many years of faithful service.
  • //He insists that he has always been faithful to his wife.
First Known Use
Adjective
14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1
Noun
15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a
History and Etymology
Adjective
Middle English feithful, from feith faith entry 1 + -ful -ful entry 1
Noun
derivative of faithful entry 1
faithful — MW · Shobdo