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- [feyth-fuh l]
- /ˈfeɪθ fəl/
- /ˈfeɪθfl/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [feyth-fuh l]
- /ˈfeɪθ fəl/
Definitions of faithful word
- adjective faithful strict or thorough in the performance of duty: a faithful worker. 1
- adjective faithful true to one's word, promises, vows, etc. 1
- adjective faithful steady in allegiance or affection; loyal; constant: faithful friends. 1
- adjective faithful reliable, trusted, or believed. 1
- adjective faithful adhering or true to fact, a standard, or an original; accurate: a faithful account; a faithful copy. 1
- adjective faithful Obsolete. full of faith; believing. 1
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Origin of faithful
First appearance:
before 1250 One of the 11% oldest English words
First recorded in 1250-1300, faithful is from the Middle English word feithful. See faith, -ful
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Parts of speech for Faithful
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
faithful popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 87% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".
faithful usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for faithful
adj faithful
- resolute — firmly resolved or determined; set in purpose or opinion: Her parents wanted her to marry, but she was focused on her education and remained resolute.
- sincere — free of deceit, hypocrisy, or falseness; earnest: a sincere apology.
- hard-core — unswervingly committed; uncompromising; dedicated: a hard-core segregationist.
- conscientious — Someone who is conscientious is very careful to do their work properly.
- ardent — Ardent is used to describe someone who has extremely strong feelings about something or someone.
adjective faithful
- correct — If something is correct, it is in accordance with the facts and has no mistakes.
- realistic — interested in, concerned with, or based on what is real or practical: a realistic estimate of costs; a realistic planner.
- authentic — An authentic person, object, or emotion is genuine.
- accurate — careful and exact
- exact — Not approximated in any way; precise.
Antonyms for faithful
adj faithful
- irresolute — not resolute; doubtful; infirm of purpose; vacillating.
- dishonest — not honest; disposed to lie, cheat, or steal; not worthy of trust or belief: a dishonest person.
- untrustworthy — deserving of trust or confidence; dependable; reliable: The treasurer was not entirely trustworthy.
- irresponsible — said, done, or characterized by a lack of a sense of responsibility: His refusal to work shows him to be completely irresponsible.
- unscrupulous — not scrupulous; unrestrained by scruples; conscienceless; unprincipled.
noun faithful
- dallier — One who dallies; a procrastinator.
- chaser — A chaser is an alcoholic drink that you have after you have drunk a stronger or weaker alcoholic drink.
- backslider — A recidivist; one who backslides, especially in a religious sense; an apostate.
- swinger — a person or thing that swings.
- philanderer — (of a man) to make love with a woman one cannot or will not marry; carry on flirtations.
adjective faithful
- unrealistic — interested in, concerned with, or based on what is real or practical: a realistic estimate of costs; a realistic planner.
- disliking — Present participle of dislike.
Top questions with faithful
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- how to be faithful?
- how to be faithful to god?
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- how often does old faithful blow?
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- god is faithful even when we are not?
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