leal

adjective \ ˈlēl \

|Updated on: 15 May 2018

Definition of leal

chiefly Scotland

: loyal, true

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leally

play \ˈlē-ə(l)-lē, ˈlēl-lē\ adverb

Recent Examples of leal from the Web

Photo: daniel leal-olivas/Agence France-Presse/Getty Images Mr. Christoffersen says, for example, that the U.K.’s hope to remain as an associate member of EU bodies regulating chemicals, medicines and aviation will almost inevitably be dashed.

— stephen fidler, WSJ, "Britain and the EU Are Pulling Back From the Cliff—For Now," 27 Apr. 2018
Photo: daniel leal-olivas/Agence France-Presse/Getty Images Publicis is only now recovering some poise after years of subpar growth.

— stephen wilmot, WSJ, "Publicis Shows WPP Has Long Road to Recovery," 19 Apr. 2018

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