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loyal

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/ˈlɔɪ.əl/ · loy-al

giving or showing firm and constant support or allegiance to a person or institution.

Meanings

adjectiveformal

giving or showing firm and constant support or allegiance to a person or institution.

ایک شخص یا ادارے کے لیے مستقل حمایت یا وفاداری کا مظاہرہ کرنا۔

وفادار

wafadar

Synonyms

faithfuldevotedsteadfastوفادارمخلصنیک

Antonyms

disloyalunfaithfultreacherousغدارنادمبے وفا

Common Collocations

  • loyal friend
  • loyal customer
  • loyal companion

Example Sentences

She is a loyal friend who always supports me.

وہ ایک وفادار دوست ہے جو ہمیشہ میرا ساتھ دیتی ہے۔

Woh aik wafadar dost hai jo hamesha mera saath deti hai.

The company values its loyal customers greatly.

کمپنی اپنے وفادار صارفین کی بہت قدر کرتی ہے۔

Company apne wafadar sarifeen ki bohat qadr karti hai.

He remained loyal to his principles despite the challenges.

وہ مسائل کے باوجود اپنے اصولوں کے بارے میں وفادار رہا۔

Woh masail ke bawajood apne usooolon ke bare mein wafadar raha.

Easily Confused With

loyalty:While 'loyal' is an adjective describing a quality, 'loyalty' is a noun that refers to the state or quality of being loyal.

Word Family

loyalty
nounوفاداری

See Also

💡 Memory Tip

Think of the word 'loyal' as someone 'loyal' to their friend.

Picture a dog, known for its loyalty to its owner.

✍️ Urdu Poetry

یہ وفا کی باتیں ہیں دل کو بہلانے کے لیے، کہاں ہیں وفادار لوگ خواب دکھانے کے لیے؟

Yeh wafa ki baatein hain dil ko behlane ke liye, Kahaan hain wafadar log khwab dikhane ke liye?

These talks of loyalty are meant to comfort the heart, Where are the loyal people to show dreams?

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🗣️ Urdu Proverb

چور کی وفاداری کا کوئی بھروسا نہیں

Chor ki wafadari ka koi bharosa nahi

There is no trust in the loyalty of a thief.

📖 Etymology

Origin: Middle English "leal" — faithful or true

First known use: 15th century

The word 'loyal' originates from the Old French term 'leal', which is rooted in the Latin word 'legalis', meaning legal or lawful. Over time, it has come to embody the connotation of faithfulness and devotion.