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faithful

/ˈfeɪθfl/
English Definition
adj. loyal, true to
中文释义
忠诚的，忠实的
Example Sentence

The faithful reproduction of the ancient manuscript required careful attention to every detail.

对古代手稿的忠实复制需要对每一个细节都格外小心。

Synonyms
loyal devoted steadfast
Antonyms
disloyal faithless
Seen in practice — from the Digital SAT question bank

- Old Faithful, in Yellowstone National Park, erupts roughly every 60 to 110 minutes.

From a Rhetorical Synthesis question · Expression of Ideas

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Memory Aid / 记忆技巧
faith(trust)+ful(full of)
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Practice — Definition Match

Which choice best defines “faithful”?

  1. A Long-lasting, tough
  2. B Loyal, true to
  3. C Having a serious, important, or useful quality or purpose
  4. D Serving to make something look more attractive
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B — Loyal, true to. “faithful” means loyal, true to.

Practice — Which Word Fits?

Which word means “loyal, true to”?

  1. A decorative
  2. B meaningful
  3. C durable
  4. D faithful
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D — faithful. “faithful” means loyal, true to.

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Common questions about “faithful”

What does “faithful” mean?

faithful — loyal, true to. In Chinese: 忠诚的，忠实的.

How do you pronounce “faithful”?

faithful is pronounced /ˈfeɪθfl/.

How is “faithful” used in a sentence?

The faithful reproduction of the ancient manuscript required careful attention to every detail. (对古代手稿的忠实复制需要对每一个细节都格外小心。)

What are synonyms for “faithful”?

loyal, devoted, steadfast — all close in meaning to faithful (loyal, true to).

What is the opposite of “faithful”?

disloyal, faithless — each the opposite of faithful (loyal, true to).

Is “faithful” an SAT vocabulary word?

Yes. faithful is on the SAT Prep Basic list — the everyday academic words the SAT assumes you already have. The Digital SAT does not test vocabulary in isolation; words like this one are tested through Words in Context questions, where you choose the word that completes a passage most logically and precisely.

How can I remember “faithful”?

faith(trust)+ful(full of)

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