loyal

A loyal person is someone who stays faithful to friends or family members. He or she is available to help, regardless of the situation.

• Roger is a loyal employee of the company. He works hard so that the company will be successful.
• Roger is also a loyal husband. He loves his wife and he would never leave her.
• Gloria is a loyal wife. She loves her husband and she would never leave him.
• Our dog is very loyal. She obeys our commands and protects our house. She would never try to run away.
• Edward is a loyal member of his church. He offers his time and donates money to keep the church operating.
• Andrew was fired from the company for being disloyal. (The word "disloyal" is the opposite of "loyal.")
• My friends are very loyal. They’re always available if I need them.

Dogs are loyal to their masters.

The word "loyalty" is a noun:

• Walter was rewarded for his loyalty to the company with a big raise in his salary.
• Loyalty to one’s family is what helps the family thrive. (thrive = be successful)
• The player’s loyalty to his team was questioned when he failed to perform to the best of his abilities.
• His loyalty was called into question. (call into question = doubt)

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December 13, 2015