loyalty — the quality of being loyal; faithfulness to commitments or obligations
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: the quality of being loyal; faithfulness to commitments or obligations
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈlɔɪəlti/
Example Sentences
- My cat's loyalty is questionable - she follows whoever has the food.
- The company rewards customer loyalty with special discounts.
- His loyalty to pizza over salad is truly inspiring.
loyalty
NOUN[/ˈlɔɪəlti/]
the quality of being loyal; faithfulness to commitments or obligations
Steady support or faithfulness toward a person, group, or cause.
True loyalty to royalty comes with its penalty!
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🌳Etymology
Origin
From Old French 'loialte' (loyalty, faithfulness), derived from 'loial' meaning loyal or faithful. This comes from Latin 'legalis' meaning legal or lawful, based on 'lex' (law).
Breakdown
loyal (from Latin legalis, lawful) + -ty (suffix forming abstract nouns) = loyalty
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📝Examples
“My cat's loyalty is questionable - she follows whoever has the food.”
“The company rewards customer loyalty with special discounts.”
“His loyalty to pizza over salad is truly inspiring.”
“Employee loyalty has become increasingly rare in today's job market.”
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