Faithfully
/ˈfeɪθfəli/
Definitions
2 meaningsIn a way that is loyal, constant, and true to the facts or promises.
/ˈfeɪθfəli/
In a way that is loyal and true.
The dog faithfully followed its owner.
💡 Simply: When you do something faithfully, you do it in a way that you can always be trusted. Like, you're a faithful friend if you always keep your promises and stick by your buddies.
👶 For kids: Doing something faithfully means doing it in a way that you can always be trusted to do it well.
More Examples
She faithfully performed her duties.
He served the company faithfully for many years.
How It's Used
"They remained faithfully committed to each other for over fifty years."
"The assistant faithfully recorded all the meeting's minutes."
"The witness testified faithfully to what she had observed."
In a manner that accurately represents the original, or adheres strictly to the original.
/ˈfeɪθfəli/
Accurately or correctly.
The historian described the events faithfully, without bias.
💡 Simply: When you describe something faithfully, you're making sure you're being true to how it really is. Like, a faithful copy of a recipe means you follow it exactly.
👶 For kids: Doing something faithfully also means you're doing it the exact right way.
More Examples
The artist reproduced the portrait faithfully.
The document was transcribed faithfully.
How It's Used
"The translator rendered the text faithfully."
"The artist reproduced the landscape faithfully."
From Middle English *feithfulli*, equivalent to "faithful" + "-ly". "Faithful" derives from "faith" and Old English "full" (meaning "full of" or "characterized by").
The term has been used for centuries, particularly in religious and legal contexts, highlighting its historical importance in matters of trust and loyalty.
Memory tip
Think of a dog's faithful devotion to its owner.