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trusty Definition

trusty (trus′tē)

adjective trust′i·er, trust′i·est

  1. that can be relied upon; dependable; trustworthy
  2. Obsolete trustful

noun pl. trust′·ies

☆ a trusted person; specif., a convict granted special privileges as a trustworthy person

trusty Related Forms
trust′i·ly adverb trust′i·ness noun
trusty Synonyms

trusty

modif.

trustworthy, dependable, good, tried and true; see excellent, reliable 1, 2. See syn. study at reliable.

trusty Synonyms

trusty

n.

trusted person, trustworthy convict, prison attendant, privileged prisoner, psalmsinger*, valet*; see also prisoner.

trusty Usage Examples

Modifies a noun

  • steed: Classic Cars: Ford Mustang Ford's trusty steed took the world by storm in the 1960s.
  • sidekick: Off I went with my trusty sidekick, Helen, to the delights of Corby.
  • sword: Sir, I see you have your trusty sword by your side!
  • companion: To the rescue: Sir Digital and his trusty companion, Friar Software.
  • ax: Use your trusty pick ax, ropes and dynamite and go on a glorious hunt for treasure.
  • servant: They are both trusty servants who have been with us for some time.

Modifying Another Word

  • ever: Wiped them, put her fingers round them, and using the ever trusty handkerchief placed them on the bedside table.
trusty Quotes

Trusty, dusky, vivid, true, With eyes of gold and bramble-dew, Steel-true and blade-straight, The great artificer Made my mate.

—Stevenson, Robert Louis