What does duteous mean?
Duteous means (archaic) dutiful.
Duteous
/ˈdʒuː.ti.əs/ · adjective
Meaning
(archaic) dutiful.
Definitions by Sense
- (archaic) dutiful
- (archaic) Obsequious; submissively obedient.
Example Sentences
a duteous son
It will be evident, that whatever had been the vexation experienced on this occasion by Lady Anne, she had taken care to give her duteous and unoffending daughters much more than she had received, and which only arose from her own conduct.
I know thee well. A ſeruiceable Villaine, As duteous to the vices of thy Miſtris, As badneſſe would deſire.
O Lord, the awful Lord of will! though late, Even yet renew this soul with duteous breath: That when the peace is garnered in from strife, The work retrieved, the will regenerate, This soul may see thy face, O Lord of death!
Synonyms for duteous
Antonyms for duteous
Related Words
Word Forms
- more duteous
- most duteous
Usage Notes
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a synonym for duteous?
Common synonyms include dutiful, obedient.
What is the opposite of duteous?
The opposite depends on the specific sense.
How do you use duteous in a sentence?
a duteous son
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