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dutiful

/ˈduːtɪfəl/
du · ti · ful
Adverb:dutifully
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• adjective

1

Conscientiously and obediently fulfilling one's moral, social, or professional obligations.

Example

"As a dutiful son, he visited his aging parents every weekend and helped manage their household affairs."

2

Motivated by a sense of obligation rather than genuine enthusiasm or spontaneous desire.

Example

"The audience offered a round of dutiful applause after the lengthy keynote address concluded."

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• Rhymes for dutiful

• Nearby Words

dutchman's breeches
duteously
dutiable
dutiful
dutifully
dutifulness
duty

Word Origin & Etymology

Formed in the mid-16th century from the noun 'duty' (from Anglo-Norman 'duete', ultimately from Latin 'debere', meaning 'to owe') and the English suffix '-ful'.

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