Loyal

Pronunciation

• Rhymes: -ɔɪəl

Origin

From Old French loial, leial, leal, from Latin lēgālis. Doublet of legal.

Full definition of loyal

Adjective

1. Having or demonstrating undivided and constant support for someone or something.
2. Firm in allegiance to a person or institution.
3. Faithful to a person or cause.

Antonyms

• disloyal
• fickle
• treacherous

Derived terms

• loyal toast

Related terms

• loyalty

Anagrams

• alloy