leal

[liːəl]

leal Definition

• 1. loyal and faithful
• 2. lawful; legal

Using leal: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "leal" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  He remained leal to his country till the end.

• Example

  She was a leal friend who never betrayed her confidants.

• Example

  The company's leal practices earned it a good reputation in the market.

leal Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for leal

• loyal
• faithful
• true
• devoted
• dedicated

Antonyms for leal

• disloyal
• unfaithful
• treacherous

Phrases with leal

• leal to the crown

  loyal to the monarch or government

  Example

  The soldiers were leal to the crown and would do anything to protect it.

• leal opposition

  opposition that is loyal to the country and its laws

  Example

  The leal opposition criticized the government's policies but never resorted to violence or illegal means.

• leal subject

  a person who is loyal to the monarch or government

  Example

  The queen praised her leal subjects for their unwavering loyalty and support.

Origins of leal

from Old French 'leial', from Latin 'legalis'

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Summary: leal in Brief

'Leal' [liːəl] is an adjective that means loyal, faithful, or lawful. It can be used to describe people, practices, or things. Examples of usage include 'He remained leal to his country till the end,' and 'The company's leal practices earned it a good reputation in the market.' Synonyms include 'true,' 'devoted,' and 'dedicated,' while antonyms include 'disloyal' and 'treacherous.'