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Definition of loyal adjective from the Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary

loyal

adjective

loyal pronunciation English

ˈlɔɪəl

loyal pronunciation American

ˈlɔɪəl

loyal (to somebody/something) remaining faithful to somebody/something and supporting them or it

Synonym

truea loyal friend/supporterShe has always remained loyal to her political principles.

Opposite

disloyalloyally

loyally pronunciation English

ˈlɔɪəli

loyally pronunciation American

ˈlɔɪəli

adverb