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loyal

adj.
B2 Upper Intermediate Oxford US //ˈɫɔɪəɫ// UK //lˈɔɪəl// loy·al General-service

adj. staying faithful to a person, group, or idea and supporting them even when things get difficult. You use this to describe someone who does not change their mind or leave their friends.

adj. giving or showing firm and constant support or allegiance to a person or institution. Often implies a sense of duty or emotional attachment that persists through adversity.


SIMPLE

He is a loyal friend who always helps me.

CONTEXTUAL

The company rewards its most loyal customers with exclusive discounts and early access to new products.

COMPLEX

Maintaining a loyal following in such a volatile market requires consistent quality and a transparent relationship with the consumer base.

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Origin

Borrowed from Middle French loyal, from Old French loial, leial, leal, from Latin lēgālis. Doublet of legal and leal.

Usage

Commonly followed by the preposition 'to' when indicating the object of allegiance.

Pitfall

He is loyal with his countryHe is loyal to his countryThe adjective 'loyal' takes the preposition 'to', not 'with' or 'for'.

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