liege

[leej, leezh] / lidʒ, liʒ /

ADJECTIVE

faithful

Synonyms

STRONG

constant fast firm steady straight true trusty upright

WEAK

affectionate allegiant ardent attached behind one circumspect confiding conscientious dependable devoted dutiful dyed-in-the-wool enduring genuine hard-core honest honorable incorruptible loving loyal obedient on the level patriotic resolute scrupulous sincere staunch steadfast string along with sure tried tried-and-true true-blue trustworthy truthful unchanging unswerving unwavering veracious

Antonyms

STRONG

changeable corrupt dishonest disloyal flexible loose unfixed unstable unsteady untrustworthy wavering weak

Example Sentences

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“I will bear unto you, as your liege man of life and limb. So help me God,” William said.

From Seattle Times • May 6, 2023

I, William, Prince of Wales, pledge my loyalty to you, and faith and truth I will bear unto you, as your liege man of life and limb.

From BBC • May 5, 2023

His eldest son and heir Prince William will then pay homage, kneeling before his father, placing his hands between those of the king and pledging his loyalty as “your liege man of life and limb”.

From Reuters • May 5, 2023

The coronation liturgy doesn’t have Camilla kneeling like Philip did at Elizabeth’s coronation, when he pledged to “become your liege man of life and limb, and of earthly worship.”

From Washington Post • May 1, 2023

“For honor’s sake I must ask about my liege lord.”

From "A Dance with Dragons" by George R. R. Martin

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