1. Steadfast in affection or allegiance
   "we do not doubt that England has a faithful patriot in the Lord Chancellor"; "years of faithful service"; "faithful employees"
    
2. Marked by fidelity to an original
   "a faithful copy of the portrait";
   - close
    
3. Not having sexual relations with anyone except your husband or wife, or your boyfriend or girlfriend
   "he remained faithful to his wife"
    
4. Reliable or dependable
   "A faithful old car that never breaks down"

1. Any loyal and steadfast following
   "The candidate addressed his faithful supporters"
    
2. A group of people who adhere to a common faith and habitually attend a given church
   "The faithful gathered for Sunday services";
   - congregation, fold

Derived forms: faithfuls

See also: accurate, constant, faithfulness, fast, fidelity, firm, loyal, straight-up [informal], true, true to, truehearted, trustable, trustworthy, trusty

Type of: followers, following, social group

Antonym: unfaithful

Part of: denomination

Encyclopedia: Faithful, Henry