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Webster 1913 Edition
Dutiful
Du′ti-ful
,Adj.
1.
Performing, or ready to perform, the duties required by one who has the right to claim submission, obedience, or deference; submissive to natural or legal superiors; obedient, as to parents or superiors;
– as, a
dutiful
son or daughter; a dutiful
ward or servant; a dutiful
subject.Du′ti-ful-ly
, adv.
Du′ti-ful-ness
, Noun.
Webster 1828 Edition
Dutiful
DUTIFUL
,Adj.
1.
Performing the duties or obligations required by law, justice or propriety; obedient; submissive to natural or legal superiors; respectful; as a dutiful son or daughter; a dutiful ward or servant; a dutiful subject.2.
Expressive of respect or a sense of duty; respectful; reverential; required by duty; as dutiful reverence; dutiful attentions.Definition 2024
dutiful
dutiful
English
Alternative forms
- dutifull (archaic)
Adjective
dutiful (comparative more dutiful, superlative most dutiful)
- Accepting of one's legal or moral obligations and willing to do them well, and without complaint.
- Ralph was a dutiful child, and took the trash out without being told.
- Pertaining to one's duty; demonstrative of one's sense of duty.
- The sergeant maintained a dutiful shine on his boots.