Definition

The quality of being loyal and devoted to someone or something.

Example

Her faithfulness to her friends is truly admirable.

Conversation

I really value faithfulness in friendships.

Me too! It's so important to have loyal friends.

Exactly! I think faithfulness helps build strong relationships.

Absolutely, without it, trust just falls apart.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Faithfulness → It is formed from "faith" (from Old French *feid*, meaning trust or belief) and "-fulness" (meaning the state of being full of). The word "faithfulness" means the state of being full of faith or trust.

Memory Tip

Think of being 'full of trust' — 'faith' means trust, and '-fulness' indicates a state of being. This helps you remember that faithfulness is about having a strong sense of trust.

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