What does dutiful mean?
Dutiful means Accepting of one's legal or moral obligations and willing to do them well, and without complaint..
Dutiful
Pronunciation varies by accent · adjective
Meaning
Accepting of one's legal or moral obligations and willing to do them well, and without complaint..
Definitions by Sense
- Accepting of one's legal or moral obligations and willing to do them well, and without complaint.
- Pertaining to one's duty; demonstrative of one's sense of duty.
Example Sentences
Ralph was a dutiful child, and took the trash out without being told.
And when blondes and beautiful are multiple / They become so dull and dutiful
Synonyms for dutiful
Antonyms for dutiful
Related Words
Word Forms
- more dutiful
- most dutiful
- dutifull
Usage Notes
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a synonym for dutiful?
Common synonyms include obedient, duteous.
What is the opposite of dutiful?
The opposite depends on the specific sense.
How do you use dutiful in a sentence?
Ralph was a dutiful child, and took the trash out without being told.
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