faithful
pronunciation
How to pronounce faithful in British English:
UK [ˈfeɪθfl]
How to pronounce faithful in American English:
US [ˈfeɪθfl]
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- Noun:
- any loyal and steadfast following
- a group of people who adhere to a common faith and habitually attend a given church
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- Adjective:
- steadfast in affection or allegiance
- marked by fidelity to an original
- not having sexual relations with anyone except your husband or wife, or your boyfriend or girlfriend
Word Origin
- faithful (adj.)
- early 14c., "sincerely religious, devout, pious," especially in reference to Christian practice; mid-14c., "loyal (to a lord, friend, spouse, etc.); true; honest, trustworthy," from faith + -ful. From late 14c. in reference to a tale, a report, etc., "accurate, reliable, true to the facts." The noun sense of "true believer, one who is full of faith" is from late 14c. (Church Latin used fideles in same sense). Related: Faithfully; faithfulness. Old Faithful geyser named 1870 by explorer Gen. Henry Dana Washburn (1832-1871), surveyor-general of the Montana Territory, in reference to the regularity of its outbursts.
Example
- 1. True happiness is being faithful to your true nature .
- 2. In gaza similar suspicions persist among the hamas faithful .
- 3. This is a week of faithful celebration .
- 4. And christian conservatives make faithful ground troops .
- 5. He remained faithful through his life to the italian baroque style .