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English

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Etymology

Borrowed from Middle French loyal, from Old French loial, leial, leal, from Latin lēgālis. Doublet of legal and leal.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˈlɔɪəl/
  • Rhymes: -ɔɪəl
  • Audio (UK):(file)
  • Hyphenation: loy‧al

Adjective

loyal (comparative more loyal, superlative most loyal)

  1. Having or demonstrating undivided and constant support for someone or something.
    Dogs are very loyal animals, which is why they make wonderful pets.
    George is a loyal and loving husband.
  2. Firm in allegiance to a person or institution; allegiant.
  3. Faithful to a person or cause.
    We must remain loyal to the mission.

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Danish

Etymology

Borrowed from French loyal.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /løjaːl/, [lʌˈjæːˀl]

Adjective

loyal

  1. loyal

Inflection

More information positive, comparative ...

1 When an adjective is applied predicatively to something definite,
the corresponding "indefinite" form is used.
2 The "indefinite" superlatives may not be used attributively.

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