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 administration then prioritized grant applications that focused on more patriotic works, like military band performances. — Chloe Veltman, NPR, 10 July 2026

Many runners embraced a patriotic theme with their Peachtree costumes this year. — Nicole Bennett, AJC.com, 10 July 2026

Through mandatory patriotic education campaigns, monks and nuns are required to study CCP ideology, Chinese law, and the speeches of Xi Jinping. — Charlie Campbell, Time, 9 July 2026

This is the most overtly patriotic menu the fair has produced in years. — Susan Stapleton, Des Moines Register, 9 July 2026