Faithful (adjective)

  1. Adhering firmly and devotedly, as to a person, cause, or duty.
  2. True to one's word, promises, vows, etc.

Origin:

From old english gefæġfull ("true, faithful"), from gefæġ ("peace, agreement") + -full ("-fu.l")

Examples:

  1. He is a faithful husband to his wife.
  2. The dog was a faithful companion to the man.
  3. She was a faithful follower of the leader.
  4. The faithful customer always comes to the same store.
  5. He was faithful to his promise and kept his word.
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