faithfully

Universal Words adverb 1 accurately; carefully: to follow instructions faithfully * The events were faithfully recorded in her diary. 2 in a loyal way; in a way that you can rely on: He had supported the local team faithfully for 30 years. * She promised faithfully not to tell anyone my secret. IDIOMS Yours faithfully (BrE) used at the end of a formal letter before you sign your name, when you have addressed sb as 'Dear Sir/Dear Madam, etc.' and not by their name