English Reference
Adverb

faithfully

adv. manner
B2 Upper Intermediate US /ˈfeɪθfəɫi/ UK /fˈeɪθfəli/ faith·ful·ly

adv.doing something in a loyal way or exactly as you were told. You use this when someone stays true to a person, a promise, or a set of facts.

adv.in a loyal and constant manner; with strict adherence to facts, a promise, or an original version.


SIMPLE

He served the company faithfully for thirty years.

CONTEXTUAL

The film adaptation follows the original novel faithfully, keeping every major character and plot point intact.

COMPLEX

Despite the changing political climate, the secretary faithfully executed the duties of her office, ensuring that every document was archived according to the established protocol.

Usage

Typically follows the verb it modifies or sits at the end of the clause.


From Middle English feithfulli, equivalent to faithful + -ly.

Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.

This entry
Origin Middle English feithfulli
Level B2 · Upper Intermediate
Frequency Frequent
Updated