Synonyms of patriotic

patriotic

adjective

ˌpā-trē-ˈä-tik 

as in nationalistic

having or showing love and support for one's country

hanging a flag outside one's home is a patriotic gesture

Synonyms & Similar Words

• nationalistic
• nationalist
• passionate
• ardent
• true
• fervent
• loyal
• faithful
• jingoistic
• staunch
• steadfast
• constant
• jingoist
• chauvinist
• impassioned
• devoted
• steady
• fervid
• superpatriotic

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• unpatriotic
• traitorous
• treasonous
• disloyal
• false
• treacherous
• perfidious
• unfaithful
• faithless
• disaffected
• fickle
• inconstant
• recreant

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of patriotic

The myriad processes governing acquisitions are implemented by an army of patriotic, hard-working officials. — Doug Beck, Foreign Affairs, 18 Aug. 2026

The patriotic family drama first aired in 2004, with a rah-rah message of duty and courage that was undoubtedly fueled by the Iraq War. — Patrick Ryan, USA Today, 18 Aug. 2026

Later that night, Mandan hosted the Prairie Pyro-Musical—explosions accompanied by a soundtrack of patriotic and pop music—which was advertised as the biggest fireworks display in North Dakota’s history. — Rachel Monroe, New Yorker, 17 Aug. 2026

No way this patriotic Ukrainian warrior would do anything to advance a Russian cause and so forth. — Andy Andersen, Vulture, 16 Aug. 2026