loyal
gb/lˈɔɪəl/ us/lˈɔɪəl/
B1
English
~ 4300
hűséges, lojális
B1
1
Usage pattern:
[someone] is loyal to [someone/something]
She has always been a loyal friend, even in hard times.
Mindig hűséges barát volt, még a nehéz időkben is.
The company rewards its most loyal customers with special discounts.
A vállalat különleges kedvezményekkel jutalmazza leghűségesebb vásárlóit.
He remained loyal to his team despite the criticism from others.
They are loyal supporters of the local football club.
The dog was fiercely loyal to its owner.
Learner examples
My dog is very loyal to me.
A kutyám nagyon hűséges hozzám.
She is a loyal friend.
Hűséges barát.
He stayed loyal to his old team.
They are loyal fans of the singer.
We have many loyal customers.
Common mistake:
Learners sometimes confuse 'loyal' with 'royal' due to similar pronunciation; 'loyal' means faithful, while 'royal' relates to kings and queens.
Meaning
Faithful and supportive
Collocations
loyal customer
|loyal friend
|loyal supporter
|remain loyal
|stay loyal
Synonyms
faithful (Often used for personal relationships or religious devotion; slightly more formal.)
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devoted (Emphasizes deep emotional attachment and dedication.)
Antonyms
disloyal (Direct opposite; describes someone who betrays trust or fails to support.)
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unfaithful (Often used in romantic contexts to mean not remaining true.)
Themes
relationships
|emotions
|character
|core_vocabulary
Definition
Always giving strong support to a person, group, or idea.
Firm in allegiance to a person, group, cause, or institution, and showing consistent support or commitment.
Grammar
Dictionary form
loyal
IPA
GB/lˈɔɪəl/
US/lˈɔɪəl/
Syllables & stress
loy - al (2 syllables)
Stress on 1st syllable (loy)
Word forms
Adjective
- Base: loyal
- Comparative: loyaller
- Superlative: loyallest
Word family
Forms
loyaller
adjective
loyallest
adjective
Core family
loyalty
noun B1
loyally
adverb
Related words
loyalist
noun
Negative and opposite forms
Highlights
- Irregular comparative: loyaller Adjective
- Irregular superlative: loyallest Adjective
Expressions
loyal fan
1/lˈɔɪəl fˈæn/
fixed phrase
Dedicated supporter
Someone who always supports the same team, band, or person.
Examples
- Even when the team loses, he remains a loyal fan.
- Loyal fans waited outside the concert hall all night.
remain loyal
1/ɹɪmˈeɪn lˈɔɪəl/
fixed phrase
Not change one’s support
To keep supporting someone or something without changing.
Examples
- He remained loyal to his political party.
- The soldiers remained loyal to their leader.
stay loyal
1/stˈeɪ lˈɔɪəl/
fixed phrase
Continue to support faithfully
To keep supporting someone or something over time.
Examples
- She decided to stay loyal to her old friends.
- They stayed loyal to the brand for many years.
loyal customer
1/lˈɔɪəl kˈʌstəmɚ/
fixed phrase
Regular repeat buyer
A person who often buys from the same store or company.
Examples
- Loyal customers are rewarded with points they can spend later.
- Our loyal customers receive a special discount every year.
- The store values its loyal customers.
- Loyal customers are the backbone of our business.