Loyal

Pronunciation: /ˈlɔɪəl/

Definitions of loyal

adjective a describing word that gives more information about a noun, indicating a quality or characteristic

Example Sentences

A1 My dog is very loyal and always follows me around.

A2 She is a loyal friend who always supports me no matter what.

B1 The company has a loyal customer base that keeps coming back for more.

B2 He remained loyal to his principles even when faced with opposition.

C1 The soldier's loyalty to his country was unwavering, even in the face of danger.

C2 The CEO's loyal dedication to the company's success has earned her the respect of her colleagues.

Examples of loyal in a Sentence

formal The loyal employees were recognized for their dedication to the company.

informal My dog is so loyal, he follows me everywhere I go.

slang I know I can always count on my ride-or-die friend, she's so loyal.

figurative The old oak tree stood tall and loyal, providing shade and shelter for generations.

Grammatical Forms of loyal

• past tense: remained loyal
• plural: loyalists
• comparative: more loyal
• superlative: most loyal
• present tense: is loyal
• future tense: will be loyal
• perfect tense: has been loyal
• continuous tense: is being loyal
• singular: loyal
• positive degree: loyal
• infinitive: to be loyal
• gerund: being loyal
• participle: loyaling

Origin and Evolution of loyal

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Old French

Story behind the word: The word 'loyal' originated from the Old French word 'loial' meaning 'legal, lawful, true to one's obligations'.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the meaning of 'loyal' has evolved to signify faithfulness, allegiance, and devotion to a person, cause, or country.