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单词 loyal
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Definition of loyal in English:

loyal

adjective ˈlɔɪəlˈlɔɪ(ə)l
  • Giving or showing firm and constant support or allegiance to a person or institution.

    he remained loyal to the government
    loyal service
    Example sentencesExamples
    • Don't get me wrong, that's not meant as a criticism of those loyal fans who turned up to watch the game.
    • Many of his most loyal backers have now left the Commons and, at 65, his age is now an issue.
    • Everyone complains about the state of education, and yet most people remain fiercely loyal to their local schools.
    • Go recruit soldiers loyal to me and my father's house; we need all the help we can get.
    • He was the sort of person who was very loyal to his friends.
    • He was a very loyal and nationalistic person, as well as being Iraq's best officer at that time.
    • The eastern army were seasoned soldiers, loyal to the crown.
    • He had been fiercely loyal to the king and had a promising future in the army.
    • And watering down the whiskey isn't the best way to keep your customers loyal.
    • A group of soldiers loyal to their warlord came over the hills, looking for a common criminal.
    • In addition, users can attract and retain more loyal customers and reduce operating costs.
    • Here are a few proven ideas that will move you toward a more loyal customer base.
    • Doubtless it would sell its goods more cheaply to keep its customers loyal.
    • They'll capture the attention of their loyal fanbase, without any effort.
    • Then imagine if those titles are remakes of classic fighting games that have extremely loyal followings.
    • People remember where they learn new information, and that builds a loyal following.
    • The rest are mostly Afghan soldiers loyal to the interim government.
    • Followers electing a king were also proclaiming themselves as his loyal supporters.
    • Do you think we'd be able to take on soldiers loyal to a warlord?
    • They are well-informed, ideologically sound and fanatically loyal to their parties.
    Synonyms
    faithful, true, true-hearted, tried and true, true-blue, devoted
    constant, steadfast, fast, staunch, dependable, reliable, trusted, trustworthy, trusty, dutiful, unchanging, unwavering, unswerving, dedicated, committed, firm, stable, steady, unfailing
    patriotic

Origin

Mid 16th century: from French, via Old French loial from Latin legalis (see legal).

  • law from Old English:

    The words legacy (Late Middle English), legal (Late Middle English), legitimate (Late Middle English), and loyal (early 16th century) all descend from Latin lex ‘law’, the source also of law. The phrase law and order is found from the late 16th century. It was Charles Dickens who first said the law is an ass, or rather his character Mr Bumble did in Oliver Twist: ‘“If the law supposes that,” said Mr Bumble…“the law is a ass…a idiot.”’ See also jungle

Rhymes

royal, viceroyal
 
 

Definition of loyal in US English:

loyal

adjectiveˈloi(ə)lˈlɔɪ(ə)l
  • Giving or showing firm and constant support or allegiance to a person or institution.

    he remained loyal to the government
    loyal service
    Example sentencesExamples
    • He was the sort of person who was very loyal to his friends.
    • Many of his most loyal backers have now left the Commons and, at 65, his age is now an issue.
    • He was a very loyal and nationalistic person, as well as being Iraq's best officer at that time.
    • The rest are mostly Afghan soldiers loyal to the interim government.
    • He had been fiercely loyal to the king and had a promising future in the army.
    • And watering down the whiskey isn't the best way to keep your customers loyal.
    • Everyone complains about the state of education, and yet most people remain fiercely loyal to their local schools.
    • They'll capture the attention of their loyal fanbase, without any effort.
    • They are well-informed, ideologically sound and fanatically loyal to their parties.
    • Then imagine if those titles are remakes of classic fighting games that have extremely loyal followings.
    • Do you think we'd be able to take on soldiers loyal to a warlord?
    • Doubtless it would sell its goods more cheaply to keep its customers loyal.
    • Followers electing a king were also proclaiming themselves as his loyal supporters.
    • Go recruit soldiers loyal to me and my father's house; we need all the help we can get.
    • In addition, users can attract and retain more loyal customers and reduce operating costs.
    • The eastern army were seasoned soldiers, loyal to the crown.
    • Here are a few proven ideas that will move you toward a more loyal customer base.
    • Don't get me wrong, that's not meant as a criticism of those loyal fans who turned up to watch the game.
    • People remember where they learn new information, and that builds a loyal following.
    • A group of soldiers loyal to their warlord came over the hills, looking for a common criminal.
    Synonyms
    faithful, true, true-hearted, tried and true, true-blue, devoted

Origin

Mid 16th century: from French, via Old French loial from Latin legalis (see legal).

 
 
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