\ ˈtrü-ˈblü
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Definition of true-blue
(Entry 1 of 2)
1
: marked by unswerving loyalty (as to a party)
2
: genuine
a true-blue romantic
true blue
nounDefinition of true blue (Entry 2 of 2)
: a person who is true-blue
Synonyms & Antonyms for true-blue
Synonyms: Adjective
- constant,
- dedicated,
- devoted,
- devout,
- down-the-line,
- faithful,
- fast,
- good,
- loyal,
- pious,
- staunch
- (also stanch),
- steadfast,
- steady,
- true
Antonyms: Adjective
- disloyal,
- faithless,
- false,
- fickle,
- inconstant,
- perfidious,
- recreant,
- traitorous,
- treacherous,
- unfaithful,
- untrue
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“True-blue.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/true-blue. Accessed 17 May. 2022.
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The first known use of true-blue was circa 1636
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