faithful

CEFRB2

/ˈfeɪθ.fl̩/

adjective

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In plain English

  1. 01

    adjective

    Loyal and continuing to support someone or something.

  2. 02

    adjective

    Accurately representing the original.

Examples

  • The slowest one to make a promise is the most faithful one in keeping it.

  • You must, above all, be faithful to your friends.

At a glance

Sits at B2 on the CEFR scale

Senses
5
Parts of speech
1
Citations
5

Deep Dive

adjective

Extra meanings

  1. Having faith.

  2. Reliable; worthy of trust.

  3. Loyal; adhering firmly to person or cause.

More examples

In context

  • I would consider that a very faithful reproduction.

  • My dog is very faithful: he doesn't like to be petted by anybody else.

  • My servant is very faithful.

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The blank dog waited at the station for his owner every day.

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Origin

adjective

From Middle English feithful, equivalent to faith + -ful.