staying loyal and supportive to someone or something.
Even after moving abroad, Maria remained faithful to her hometown soccer team.
The old dog has been faithful to its owner for more than twelve years.
✦ From Middle English feithful, from Old French feitful, from fei (“faith”) + -ful.
showing something exactly and accurately.
This is a faithful copy of the original painting.
The translator produced a faithful version of the novel in English.
not having a sexual relationship with anyone other than your partner.
They promised to stay faithful to each other after marriage.
He remained faithful even during the long months of separation.
people who strongly believe in and follow a religion.
The priest encouraged the faithful to donate food for the poor.
Every year, the faithful gather for the sunrise service on the mountain.
