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dutifully

/ˈduːtɪfəli/
du · ti · ful · ly
Adjective:dutiful
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• adverb

1

In a conscientious, obedient, or compliant manner motivatated by a sense of moral obligation or responsibility.

Example

"The interns dutifully took notes during every morning briefing."

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• Nearby Words

duteously
dutiable
dutiful
dutifully
dutifulness
duty
duvet

Word Origin & Etymology

Formed in the 16th century from the adjective 'dutiful' plus the adverbial suffix '-ly'. 'Duty' derives from Anglo-Norman 'duete', ultimately tracing back to Latin 'debere', meaning 'to owe'.

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