Faithful definition
Consistent with truth or actuality.
A faithful reproduction of the portrait.
adjective
(obs.) Full of faith, esp. religious faith.
adjective
Adhering firmly and devotedly, as to a person, cause, or idea; loyal.
adjective
Keeping faith; maintaining allegiance; constant; loyal.
Faithful friends.
adjective
The practicing members of a religious faith, especially of Christianity or Islam.
A pilgrimage to Mecca made by the faithful.
pluralNoun
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Accurate; reliable; exact.
A faithful copy.
adjective
Having or full of faith.
adjective
Engaging in sex only with one's spouse or only with one's partner in a sexual relationship.
adjective
The definition of faithful is someone who is loyal and reliable or someone with a strong religious belief.
An example of faithful is a loyal dog who always comes to sit by your side.
An example of faithful is a spouse who never cheats on you with another person.
An example of faithful is a person who adheres strictly to the tenants of the Islamic religion.
adjective
Responsible; conscientious.
The faithful discharge of his duties.
adjective
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Dependable; reliable.
The faithful engine started right up.
adjective
The practicing members of a religion or followers of a cause.
The faithful pray five times a day.
noun
Marked by or showing a strong sense of duty or responsibility; conscientious.
Faithful attendance.
adjective
The steadfast adherents of a faith or cause.
A meeting of the party faithful.
pluralNoun
the faithful
- the true believers (in any specified religion)
- the loyal adherents or supporters
idiom
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Other Word Forms
Adjective
Base Form:
faithful
Superlative:
faithfulestIdioms and Phrasal Verbs
the faithful
Origin of faithful
- faith + -ful
From Wiktionary