Synonyms for

Dutiful

Verb / ˈdu:ti:fʌl / Another word for dutiful — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Dutiful means showing obedience or respect to authority or fulfilling one's obligations.

Synonyms & similar words

duteous obedient respectful compliant loyal devoted submissive conscientious faithful diligent observant responsible loyalist committed docile loyalist steadfast punctilious law-abiding deferential subservient

Example sentences

  1. He is a dutiful student who always completes his homework on time.
  2. The soldiers showed dutiful obedience to their commanding officer.
  3. She played the role of a dutiful wife in the play.
  4. The dutiful son took care of his sick mother.
  5. The dog was very dutiful and always followed its owner's commands.

Quotes

  • Duty is the most sublime word in our language. Do your duty in all things. You cannot do more. You should never wish to do less. - Robert E. Lee
  • The happiness of every country depends upon the character of its people, rather than the form of its government; and the duty of each individual member of society is to be dutiful, industrious, and virtuous. - William Henry Harrison
  • The duty of youth is to challenge corruption. - Kurt Cobain

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