1. прилагательное 1) верный, преданный; стойкий Например: I have been a faithful reader of your magazine for many years. — Много лет я был неизменным читателем вашего журнала. His translation manages to be faithful to the spirit of the original. — В переводах у него получается оставаться верным духу оригинала. Синоним(ы): devoted, true, steadfast, loyal 2) верующий, правоверный 3) добросовестный, сознательный, честный Синоним(ы): conscientious 4) обязывающий Например: faithful promise — серьёзное обещание (обязывающее ко многому) Синоним(ы): binding 5) точный, совпадающий Например: faithful copy — полная копия 2. имя существительное (the faithful) [употребляется с глаголами во множественном числе] 1) верующие люди, религиозные люди 2) правоверные (об исповедующих мусульманскую религию) Например: Father of the faithful — калиф, отец правоверных
1) истинный 2) правильный 3) точный
I. adjective 1. obsolete full of faith 2. steadfast in affection or allegiance; loyal 3. firm in adherence to promises or in observance of duty; conscientious 4. given with strong assurance; binding Example: a faithful promise 5. true to the facts, to a standard, or to an original Example: a faithful copy • faithfully adverb • faithfulness noun Synonyms: faithful, loyal, constant, staunch, steadfast, resolute mean firm in adherence to whatever one owes allegiance. faithful implies unswerving adherence to a person or thing or to the oath or promise by which a tie was contracted Example: faithful to her promise. loyal implies a firm resistance to any temptation to desert or betray Example: remained loyal to the czar. constant stresses continuing firmness of emotional attachment without necessarily implying strict obedience to promises or vows Example: constant friends. staunch suggests fortitude and resolution in adherence and imperviousness to influences that would weaken it Example: a staunch defender of free speech. steadfast implies a steady and unwavering course in love, allegiance, or conviction Example: steadfast in their support. resolute implies firm determination to adhere to a cause or purpose Example: a resolute ally. II. noun 1. plural in construction a. church members in full communion and good standing — used with the b. the body of believers in Islam — used with the 2. plural faithful or faithfuls one who is faithful; especially a loyal follower, member, or fan Example: party faithfuls