Faithful Definition

faithful
adjective
  1. steadfast in affection or allegiance; "years of faithful service"; "faithful employees"; "we do not doubt that England has a faithful patriot in the Lord Chancellor"
  2. marked by fidelity to an original; "a close translation"; "a faithful copy of the portrait"; "a faithful rendering of the observed facts"
  3. not having sexual relations with anyone except your husband or wife, or your boyfriend or girlfriend; "he remained faithful to his wife"
noun
  1. any loyal and steadfast following
  2. a group of people who adhere to a common faith and habitually attend a given church

"Faithful" in song lyrics

See how faithful is used in real songs:

  • "It ain't fair my woman dropped me after being faithful"
    Big Syke — Highdollaz
  • "Heavenly Father thank you, I'm leanin' back and stayin' faithful"
    Bizzy Bone — Light Up the Spliff
  • "Yes I confess, the test of the faithful"
    Bizzy Bone — Light Up the Spliff

Usage tips for "faithful"

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