kləʊs kloʊs ˌkɒŋɡɹɪˈɡeɪʃən ˌkɑŋɡɹəˈɡeɪʃən ˈfeɪθ.fəl ˈfeɪθ.fəl marked by fidelity to an original a close translation a faithful copy of the portrait a faithful rendering of the observed facts steadfast in affection or allegiance years of faithful service faithful employees we do not doubt that England has a faithful patriot in the Lord Chancellor not having sexual relations with anyone except your husband or wife, or your boyfriend or girlfriend he remained faithful to his wife a group of people who adhere to a common faith and habitually attend a given church any loyal and steadfast following