Definition of LOYAL

loyal

Adjective

  • Faithful to one's commitments, allegiances, or duties.
  • steadfast in allegiance or duty
    • "loyal subjects"
    • "loyal friends stood by him"
  • inspired by love for your country

Adjective Satellite

  • unwavering in devotion to friend or vow or cause; ; ; - Campaign song for William Henry Harrison
    • "loyal supporters"

Adj

  • Having or demonstrating undivided and constant support for someone or something.
  • Firm in allegiance to a person or institution; allegiant.
  • Faithful to a person or cause.

Examples

  • A loyal Scrabble player always uses official rules, not house variations.
  • Dogs are very loyal animals, which is why they make wonderful pets.
  • George is a loyal and loving husband.
  • We must remain loyal to the mission.

Origin / Etymology

Borrowed from Middle French loyal, from Old French loial, leial, leal, from Latin lēgālis. Doublet of legal and leal.

Scrabble Score: 8

loyal: valid Scrabble (US) TWL Word
loyal: valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
loyal: valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 9

loyal: valid Words With Friends Word