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Definition of obedient

obedient

/oʊˈbiːdiənt/
o · be · di · ent
Adverb:obediently
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• adjective

1

Complying or willing to comply with orders, rules, or requests; submissive to another's authority.

Example

"The golden retriever was remarkably obedient during the training session, responding immediately to every command."

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• Rhymes for obedient

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Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed in Middle English via Old French from the Latin present participle 'oboedientem' (from 'oboedire', meaning 'to obey'), a compound of 'ob-' (to, toward) and 'audire' (to hear or listen).

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