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Synonyms for loyal

Most common

faithful staunch devoted unwavering

Definitions

  1. adj. 1

    Having or demonstrating undivided and constant support for someone or something.

    George is a loyal and loving husband.

Related words

Word family
loyalist loyalty

From weakest to strongest

  1. traitorous
  2. disloyal
  3. rebellious
  4. loyal
  5. faithful
  6. staunch
  7. unwavering
  8. stalwart

From the opposite of loyal, on the left, to its strongest synonyms, on the right.

Example sentences

  • devoted The young couple were deeply devoted to each other.
  • faithful The president remained faithful to his principles.
  • staunch He was a staunch devotee who had unflinching faith.
  • unwavering Tom has an unwavering confidence in his children.
  • patriotic Chinese people have the most patriotic stomachs.

Popularity over time

Word1850 → 2019Trend
loyalrising
devotedfalling
faithfulrising
staunchsteady
unwaveringrising

Use in printed books, per decade from 1850 to 2019.

By length

4 letters
true1, fast1, firm1
5 letters
liege1
6 letters
trusty2, stanch1
7 letters
devoted3, staunch1
8 letters
constant2, faithful2, obedient4, stalwart2
9 letters
patriotic4, allegiant
10 letters
submissive3, unwavering4

The small number after each word is its number of syllables (trusty2 = 2 syllables).

In other languages

Français
fidèle
Italiano
fedele
Español
fiel
Deutsch
treu
Català
fidel