true-blue
1 of 2adjective
ˈtrü-ˈblü 
1
: marked by unswerving loyalty (as to a party)
2
: genuine
a true-blue romantic
true blue
2 of 2noun
: a person who is true-blue
Synonyms
Adjective
- constant
- dedicated
- devoted
- devout
- down-the-line
- faithful
- fast
- good
- loyal
- pious
- staunch
- stanch
- steadfast
- steady
- true
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Word History
Etymology
Noun
from the association of blue with constancy
First Known Use
Adjective
circa 1636, in the meaning defined at sense 1
Noun
1647, in the meaning defined above
Kids Definition
true-blue
adjective
ˈtrü-ˈblü
: very faithful
true-blue
adjective
as in staunch
firm in one's allegiance to someone or something a true-blue patriot even during the revolution's darkest hours Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
- staunch
- loyal
- steadfast
- faithful
- true
- devout
- devoted
- dedicated
- good
- ardent
- pious
- constant
- stanch
- steady
- fervent
- fast
- passionate
- down-the-line
- dependable
- trusty
- reliable
- dutiful
- trustworthy
- solid
- enthusiastic
- responsible
- unwavering
- resolute
- dyed-in-the-wool
- tried
- unfaltering
- avid
- inveterate
- unhesitating
- determined
- tried-and-true
- serious
- intent
- sworn
- fervid
- confirmed
- impassioned
- gung ho
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
- disloyal
- traitorous
- faithless
- perfidious
- treacherous
- fickle
- unfaithful
- false
- untrue
- unreliable
- recreant
- untrustworthy
- inconstant
- irresponsible
- hesitant
- undependable
- faltering
- dubious
- dispassionate
- uncertain
- apathetic
- shaky
- wavering
- uninterested
- irresolute
- vacillating