fidelity implies strict and continuing faithfulness to an obligation, trust, or duty.
marital fidelity
allegiance suggests an adherence like that of citizens to their country.
pledging allegiance
fealty implies a fidelity acknowledged by the individual and as compelling as a sworn vow.
fealty to the truth
loyalty implies a faithfulness that is steadfast in the face of any temptation to renounce, desert, or betray.
valued the loyalty of his friends
devotion stresses zeal and service amounting to self-dedication.
a painter's devotion to her art
piety stresses fidelity to obligations regarded as natural and fundamental.
filial piety
Example Sentences
the loyalty of the team's fans there was no denying that dog's loyalty to his master
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Word History
Etymology
alteration of Middle English leawte, lewte, from Anglo-French lealté, leauté, from leal, leial loyal