FAITHFUL: Synonyms and Related Words. What is Another Word for FAITHFUL?

Need another word that means the same as “faithful”? Find 23 synonyms and 30 related words for “faithful” in this overview.

The synonyms of “Faithful” are: close, loyal, constant, true, devoted, true-blue, unswerving, unwavering, staunch, steadfast, dedicated, committed, accurate, precise, exact, errorless, unerring, faultless, strict, congregation, fold, believers, communicants

Faithful as a Noun

Definitions of "Faithful" as a noun

According to the Oxford Dictionary of English, “faithful” as a noun can have the following definitions:

• A group of people who adhere to a common faith and habitually attend a given church.
• Those who are faithful to a particular religion or political party.
• Any loyal and steadfast following.

Synonyms of "Faithful" as a noun (4 Words)

believers	A supporter who accepts something as true.
communicants	A person entitled to receive Communion.
congregation	A flock of plovers. A great congregation of birds flew over.
fold	A folded part as in skin or muscle. A fold of paper slipped out of the diary.

Usage Examples of "Faithful" as a noun

• A muezzin called the faithful to prayer.
• The struggle to please the party faithful.

Faithful as an Adjective

Definitions of "Faithful" as an adjective

According to the Oxford Dictionary of English, “faithful” as an adjective can have the following definitions:

• True to the facts or the original.
• Steadfast in affection or allegiance.
• Remaining loyal and steadfast.
• (of a spouse or partner) never having a sexual relationship with anyone else.
• (of an object) reliable.
• Not having sexual relations with anyone except your husband or wife, or your boyfriend or girlfriend.
• Marked by fidelity to an original.

Synonyms of "Faithful" as an adjective (19 Words)

accurate	Of an instrument or method capable of giving accurate information. Accurate information about the illness is essential.
close	Close in relevance or relationship. It was very close in the dressing room.
committed	Bound or obligated, as under a pledge to a particular cause, action, or attitude. Esther has a committed boyfriend.
constant	(of a person) unchangingly faithful and dependable. These discs rotate at a constant speed.
dedicated	Solemnly dedicated to or set apart for a high purpose. A team of dedicated doctors.
devoted	Zealous in devotion or affection. A devoted husband and father.
errorless	Free from error. An errorless baseball game.
exact	Accurate or correct in all details. An exact copy.
faultless	Without fault or error. Faultless logic.
loyal	Unwavering in devotion to friend or vow or cause- Campaign song for William Henry Harrison. Loyal subjects.
precise	Used to emphasize that one is referring to an exact and particular thing. The director was precise with his camera positions.
staunch	(of a wall) of strong or firm construction. A staunch Catholic.
steadfast	Resolutely or dutifully firm and unwavering. A steadfast ally.
strict	Characterized by strictness severity or restraint. A strict interpretation of the law.
true	Of a compass bearing measured relative to true north. That is not true of the people I am talking about.
true-blue	Marked by unswerving loyalty.
unerring	Always right or accurate. An unerring sense of direction.
unswerving	Going directly ahead from one point to another without veering or turning aside. Unswerving devotion.
unwavering	Not showing abrupt variations- Louis Auchincloss. She fixed him with an unwavering stare.

Usage Examples of "Faithful" as an adjective

• My faithful compass.
• Employees who had notched up decades of faithful service.
• Years of faithful service.
• The city has always been faithful to the Conservative party.
• The film was faithful to the book.
• Faithful employees.
• We do not doubt that England has a faithful patriot in the Lord Chancellor.
• He remained faithful to his wife.
• A faithful rendering of the observed facts.
• Her husband was faithful to her.
• A faithful copy of the portrait.

Associations of "Faithful" (30 Words)

allegiant	Steadfast in devotion (especially to your lawful monarch or government. It is impossible to be allegiant to two opposing forces.
belief	Any cognitive content held as true. Christian beliefs.
believable	Capable of being believed. She felt that Dawn s story was not quite believable.
believe	Follow a credo have a faith be a believer. There are those on the fringes of the Church who do not really believe.
confidant	A person with whom one shares a secret or private matter, trusting them not to repeat it to others. A close confidante of the princess.
confiding	Willing to tell someone about a secret or private matter and trust them not to repeat it to others. First she was suspicious then she became confiding.
credibility	The quality of being convincing or believable. The government s loss of credibility.
credible	Able to be believed; convincing. A credible witness.
credulity	A tendency to be too ready to believe that something is real or true. Moneylenders prey upon their credulity and inexperience.
credulous	Showing a lack of judgment or experience. A ceremony staged for credulous tourists.
dependable	Consistent in performance or behavior. Dependable in one s habits.
devoted	Very loving or loyal. Large sums devoted to the care of the poor.
dote	Lavish (someone) with affection or gifts. Having an older brother who dotes you a lot is the best thing ever.
faith	An institution to express belief in a divine power. Men with strong political faiths.
faithfully	In a loyal manner. He swore that he would serve the king faithfully.
follower	A person who moves or travels behind someone or something. He is a keen follower of football.
gullible	Easily tricked because of being too trusting. At that early age she had been gullible and in love.
loyal	Unwavering in devotion to friend or vow or cause- Campaign song for William Henry Harrison. Loyal friends stood by him.
naive	Of or created by one without formal training simple or naive in style. Andy had a sweet naive look when he smiled.
patriotic	Inspired by love for your country. Today s game will be played before a fiercely patriotic crowd.
reliable	A reliable person or thing. A reliable source of information.
rely	Have faith or confidence in. I know I can rely on your discretion.
staunch	(of a wall) of strong or firm construction. These staunch walls could withstand attack by cannon.
trust	An organization or company managed by trustees. All persons are forbid to trust sailors.
trusted	(of persons) worthy of trust or confidence. A trusted adviser.
trustful	Inclined to believe or confide readily; full of trust- Nordhoff & Hall. Great brown eye true and trustful.
trusting	Showing or tending to have a belief in a person’s honesty or sincerity; not suspicious. A shy and trusting child.
trustworthy	Worthy of trust or belief. A trustworthy report.
verisimilitude	The appearance of being true or real. The detail gives the novel some verisimilitude.