Fāith'ful, a.

a. 1. Full of faith; disposed to believe, especially in the declarations and promises of God. “You are not faithful, sir.” B. Jonson.

2Sense 2. Firm in adherence to promises, oaths, contracts, treaties, or other engagements.

The faithful God, who keepeth covenant and mercy with them that love him. Deut. vii. 9.

3Sense 3. True and constant in affection or allegiance to a person to whom one is bound by a vow, by ties of love, gratitude, or honor, as to a husband, a prince, a friend; firm in the observance of duty; loyal; of true fidelity; as, a faithful husband or servant.

“Our old and faithful friend.” Shak.

So spake the seraph Abdiel, faithful found, Among the faithless; faithful only he. Milton.

4Sense 4. Conformable to truth; as, a faithful narrative or representation.

5Sense 5. True; worthy of belief.

Mark what I say to you, which you shall find By every syllable a faithful verity. Shak.

Synonyms—Trusty; honest; upright; sincere; veracious.