Pronunciation: /ˈtrʌsti/

Definitions of trusty

adjective Describing a person or thing that can be relied on or trusted; dependable.

Example Sentences

A1 I have a trusty old bicycle that I use to get around town.

A2 My trusty backpack has been with me on many adventures.

B1 The trusty old dog always greets me at the door when I come home.

B2 He relied on his trusty compass to navigate through the dense forest.

C1 The trusty assistant always knows how to handle any situation that arises.

C2 The trusty steed carried the knight bravely into battle.

Examples of trusty in a Sentence

formal The trusty old pocket watch had been passed down through generations.

informal I always bring my trusty umbrella with me on rainy days.

slang I can always count on my trusty sidekick to have my back.

figurative In times of uncertainty, her trusty intuition never failed her.

Grammatical Forms of trusty

past tense

trusted

plural

trusties

comparative

more trusty

superlative

most trusty

present tense

trusts

future tense

will trust

perfect tense

has trusted

continuous tense

is trusting

singular

trusty

positive degree

trusty

infinitive

to trust

gerund

trusting

participle

trusted

Origin and Evolution of trusty

First Known Use: 1250 year
Language of Origin: Old Norse
Story behind the word: The word 'trusty' originated from Middle English, derived from the Old Norse word 'traustigr' meaning faithful or trusty.
Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'trusty' has evolved to be used in English to describe something or someone reliable, dependable, or faithful.