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dutiful
adjective du·ti·ful \ˈdü-ti-fəl also ˈdyü-\
: doing what is expected of you
Full 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
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First Known Use of DUTIFUL
1552
Related to DUTIFUL
- Synonyms
- deferent, deferential, respectful, regardful
- Antonyms
- disrespectful, undutiful
Rhymes with DUTIFUL
DUTIFULNESS Defined for Kids
dutiful
adjective du·ti·ful \ˈdü-ti-fəl, ˈdyü-\
Definition of DUTIFUL for Kids
: doing or showing the willingness to do what is expected or required <a dutiful child>
— du·ti·ful·ly \-fə-lē\ adverb
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