Faithful

Pronunciation

• IPA: /ˈfeɪθ.fÉ™l/

Origin

faith + -ful

Full definition of faithful

Adjective

1. loyal; adhering firmly to person or causeMy dog is a very faithful dog.
2. having faithSome people are faithful to their god.
3. reliable; worthy of trustMy servant is very faithful.
4. consistent with realityI would consider that a very faithful reproduction.
5. engaging in sexual relations only with one's spouse or long-term sexual partnerThey had been faithful to each other all of their married life.

Derived terms

• faithfully
• faithfulness

Noun

1. The practicing members of a religion or followers of a cause.The faithful pray five times a day.