loyally
/ˈlɔɪəli/ (bre, ipa) · /ˈlɔɪəli/ (ame, ipa) · /-əlē -əli/ (ame, mw)
loyally — adverb
1. in a way that remains true to a person, group, cause, or belief, especially when
in a way that remains true to a person, group, cause, or belief, especially when doing so requires personal sacrifice or continued effort over time
The old dog loyally waited at the door each night for his owner to return.
loyally + waited; subject is an animal showing devotion
For years, Mei-Lin has loyally supported her friend Ananya through a difficult divorce.
It was the local newspaper that loyally reported the mayor's corruption despite threats and lawsuits.
Kwame loyally sends part of his salary to his parents in Accra every month.
Not one elder left the chief; they loyally stood by him until the crisis passed.
- faithfully
more common in everyday speech; loyally sounds slightly more formal and emotionally committed
- devotedly
stronger emotional warmth, often used for personal relationships
- staunchly
emphasises firmness of principle or party support, not personal affection
- steadfastly
highlights unchanging persistence, often used with beliefs or principles
- disloyally
direct opposite; describes acting against someone who trusted you
- treacherously
stronger betrayal, implies deceit and harm to the other party
文法句型
loyally + verb (modifying an action)
verb + loyally
用法筆記
Unlike many manner adverbs, loyally typically describes repeated or continuing actions rather than a single event — it emphasises sustained commitment over time.