faithful meaning and definition

FAITHFUL noun

Definition of faithful (noun)

1. any loyal and steadfast following
2. a group of people who adhere to a common faith and habitually attend a given church
   • synonyms: congregation, fold

FAITHFUL adjective

Definition of 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"
   • antonym: unfaithful
2. marked by fidelity to an original
   • "a close translation"; "a faithful copy of the portrait"; "a faithful rendering of the observed facts"
   • synonyms: close
3. not having sexual relations with anyone except your husband or wife, or your boyfriend or girlfriend
   • "he remained faithful to his wife"
   • antonym: unfaithful