American English
/ˈfeɪθ.fl̩/
2 syllables · Stress the first syllable.
Loyal and always ready to support a person, group, or idea.
Practice out loudLoyal and always ready to support a person, group, or idea.
She has been a faithful friend for many years.
He remained faithful to his values.
With a romantic partner, faithful means that you do not have a romantic or sexual relationship with anyone else.
faithful friend · faithful supporter
be faithful to + person, group, or idea
remain faithful to + person, group, or idea
Showing the original accurately, without changing important details.
This is a faithful translation of the original letter.
The film is faithful to the book.
faithful translation · faithful copy
a faithful translation of + noun
remain faithful to + original or source
Strongly committed to a religion or to religious beliefs.
She is a faithful member of her church.
He remained faithful to his religious beliefs.
be faithful to + God or a religion
a faithful follower of + religion
People who follow a religion, especially the members of a church.
The faithful gathered for the annual celebration.
The priest spoke to the faithful.
This noun is usually used with the: the faithful.
the faithful + verb