Main Entry: du·ti·ful

Pronunciation: \ˈdü-ti-fəl also ˈdyü-\

Function: adjective

Date: 1552

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