FAITHFUL definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

Faithful - Definition and Meaning

Faithful in British English has several related meanings:

  1. Having faith; being true, constant, or loyal.
  2. Maintaining sexual loyalty to one’s lover or spouse.
  3. Consistently accurate or precise in representation or performance.

Each sense emphasizes an aspect of trustworthiness, dedication, or reliability in relationships, whether personal or abstract.

"Faithful" describes someone or something that reliably adheres to commitment, truth, or accuracy.


Faithfulness blends loyalty with dependability, often implying a steady and unwavering connection.

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