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Definition of duteously

duteously

/ˈduːtiəsli/
du · te · ous · ly
Adjective:duteous
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• adverb

1

In a dutiful, obedient, and respectful manner; with a conscientious sense of moral or social obligation.

Example

"The young apprentice duteously followed every instruction provided by the master craftsman."

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• Rhymes for duteously

• Nearby Words

dutch iris
dutchman
dutchman's breeches
duteously
dutiable
dutiful
dutifully

Word Origin & Etymology

Formed in the late 16th century from the adjective 'duteous' plus the adverbial suffix '-ly', ultimately tracing back to Anglo-French 'duete' and Latin 'debitus' (what is owed).

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Duteously. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/duteously
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