loyal

adj 1: steadfast in allegiance or duty; "loyal subjects"; "loyal

friends stood by him" [ant: {disloyal}]

2: inspired by love for your country [syn: {patriotic}] [ant: {unpatriotic}]

3: unwavering in devotion to friend or vow or cause; "a firm

ally"; "loyal supporters"; "a loyal friend"; "the

true-hearted soldier...of Tippecanoe"- Campaign song for

William Henry Harrison [syn: {firm}, {truehearted}]

4: (used of persons) dependable in devotion or allegiance or

affection; "a faithful old dog"; "a faithful friend";

"fast friends"; "a loyal companion"; "she proved a true

friend"; "a lover absolutely true in act and word and

thought"- H.O.Taylor [syn: {faithful}, {fast(a)}, {true}]