Meaning & Definition of Faithful in English

Detailed Definitions

• Definition: Remaining loyal and steadfast.

  Example Sentence: He had a faithful companion who never left his side.

• Definition: Accurate and exact; true to the original.

  Example Sentence: The translation was not faithful to the original text.

• Definition: Conforming to fact and reality; genuine.

  Example Sentence: Her faithful portrayal of the character brought the story to life.

Etymology

Origin: Middle English, from faith + -ful

Synonyms

Common Phrases and Expressions

• faithful friend: A friend who is loyal and trustworthy.
• faithful to someone: Remaining loyal in a romantic relationship.
• faithful servant: A servant who diligently and loyally serves.

Translations

• Spanish: fiel

• French: fidèle

• German: treu

• Russian: верный

Related Words

• faith: Complete trust or confidence in something.

• fidelity: Faithfulness to a person, cause, or belief.

• trustworthy: Able to be relied on as honest or truthful.

Slang Meanings of faithful

• Meaning: Ride or die

  Example Sentence: She's my ride or die; we stick together no matter what.

• Meaning: Down for someone

  Example Sentence: He’s always down for me; he’s so faithful.