dutiful
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About Our Definitions: All forms of a word (noun, verb, etc.) are now displayed on one page.du·ti·ful
adjective \ˈdü-ti-fəl also ˈdyü-\Definition of DUTIFUL
1
: filled with or motivated by a sense of duty <a dutiful child>
2
: proceeding from or expressive of a sense of duty <a dutiful effort>
— du·ti·ful·ly \-f(ə-)lē\ adverb
— du·ti·ful·ness \-fəl-nəs\ noun
See Examples of DUTIFUL
- the dutiful way he took care of his sick mother
- <the family showed a dutiful deference to their minister when he came to dinner>
First Known Use of DUTIFUL
1552
Related to DUTIFUL
- Synonyms
- deferent, deferential, respectful, regardful
- Antonyms
- disrespectful, undutiful
Rhymes with DUTIFUL
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