loyal
Valid in Scrabble
- Scrabble points
- 8
- Words With Friends
- 9
- Letters
- 5
/ˈlɔɪəl/
Definition of loyal
6 senses · 2 parts of speech · etymology included
adj
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Having or demonstrating undivided and constant support for someone or something.
“Dogs are very loyal animals, which is why they make wonderful pets.”
“George is a loyal and loving husband.”
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adj
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Having or demonstrating undivided and constant support for someone or something.
“Dogs are very loyal animals, which is why they make wonderful pets.”
“George is a loyal and loving husband.”
- Firm in allegiance to a person or institution; allegiant.
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Faithful to a person or cause.
“We must remain loyal to the mission.”
name
- (countable, uncountable)A surname from French.
- (countable, uncountable)A town in Kingfisher County, Oklahoma, United States.
- (countable, uncountable)A city in Clark County, Wisconsin, United States.
Definitions from Wiktionary, CC BY-SA.
Etymology
Borrowed from Middle French loyal, from Old French loial, leial, leal, from Latin lēgālis. Doublet of legal and leal.
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