English Dictionary
Definition faithful in British English
faithful
adjective
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adjective
What are red words?
Around 90% of spoken and written English relies on just 7,500 common words.These words are highlighted in red and are ranked using a star system.
- One-star words are commonly used
- Two-star words are even more common
- Three-star words are the most frequently used
/ˈfeɪθf(ə)l/
1
continuing to support someone or be their friend, even in a difficult situation
Example
He had always been a faithful friend.
1.1
continuing to do or believe something, even in a difficult situation
2
showing or describing something in a way that is exactly correct
Example
a faithful reproduction of the original painting
Synonyms and related words
Example
His enthusiasm has obviously appealed to the party faithful.
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