as in docile
readily giving in to the command or authority of another
that boy is so obedient that he does everything the first time he is asked
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Recent Examples of obedient
How might Infantino continue to profess neutrality while still clearly taking a side, pretending to listen to every voice while remaining obedient to only one?
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Chris Jones,
The Atlantic,
7 June 2026
These stories usually involve a woman shucking societal norms of being nice, pretty, and obedient.
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Literary Hub,
20 May 2026
Just think of all those vacant Madonnas, structurally perfect compositions, and obedient daydreams of antiquity.
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Zachary Fine,
New Yorker,
20 Apr. 2026
Always obedient, Agnes happily welcomes Daisy despite Shu’s warnings.
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Aramide Tinubu,
Variety,
7 Apr. 2026
See All Example Sentences for obedient
Chris Jones,
The Atlantic,
7 June 2026
These stories usually involve a woman shucking societal norms of being nice, pretty, and obedient.
—
Literary Hub,
20 May 2026
Just think of all those vacant Madonnas, structurally perfect compositions, and obedient daydreams of antiquity.
—
Zachary Fine,
New Yorker,
20 Apr. 2026
Always obedient, Agnes happily welcomes Daisy despite Shu’s warnings.
—
Aramide Tinubu,
Variety,
7 Apr. 2026
See All Example Sentences for obedient
Recent Examples of Synonyms for obedient
Adjective
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In April, Hulu began airing the series The Testaments, a sequel to The Handmaid’s Tale that depicts teen girls trained to be docile homemakers.
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His humble and docile disposition resembles that of the air sign Libra, which holds moral righteousness and fair-mindedness.
Adjective
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The submissive Colin finds new confidence and enjoys doing assorted things for Ray, but complications arise when Colin begins to want something more emotional.
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This is a strategy born not of manly strength, but of submissive desperation.
Adjective
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Suddenly, an American apparel brand is forced to figure out how to open and manage a compliant, local bank account in Mumbai just to pay for its textiles.
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These are arranged in a 2+1 redundant, Tier III-compliant setup that prevents power interruptions through battery-to-generator transitions.
Adjective
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Advertisers can use biddable automation to buy ads in real-time against live programming, which is especially critical for live sports.
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Disney is boosting its advertising capabilities for live events, with third-party partnerships, a new certification program for live sports and entertainment as well as biddable deals for live sports.
Adjective
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Since joining the winery, Melton has brought a restrained, classical sensibility to wines known for an ability to age.
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The world press was less restrained; the Post, the Daily Mail, the Hindustan Times, and many others ran screaming headlines, accompanied by photographs of the climbers purloined from social media.
Adjective
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Is this suit more conformable than the costume from Revenge of the Sith?
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Parker details that after a few meetings and sample swapping with the agency, Macy’s picked up her collection and the pair have dedicated its mission to approach size inclusive fashion in a fun yet conformable way.
Adjective
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After decades of mathematicians spinning their wheels, the problem suddenly seemed tractable.
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And, at high volume, latency improves, data residency requirements become tractable and vendor concentration risk is eliminated from the critical path.
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The combination of relatively low cost and absence of radiation makes this a much more feasible research endeavor than monitoring large numbers of patients with serial CT or MRI scans in organs amenable to ultrasound visualization.
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These are the people who will likely be most amenable to negotiations or personal entreaties.
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“Obedient.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/obedient. Accessed 2 Jul. 2026.
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