dutiful
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Adj — Careful to do what duty, obligation, or respect requires, without complaint.
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Etymology
Formed from "duty" plus "-ful," meaning "full of a sense of duty."
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What does “dutiful” mean?
The word “dutiful” means careful to do what duty, obligation, or respect requires, without complaint. In plain terms, someone who reliably does what's expected of them out of a sense of responsibility.
How do you use “dutiful” in a sentence?
Here is “dutiful” used in a sentence: “Their dutiful son visited every Sunday without fail.”
What part of speech is “dutiful”?
“Dutiful” is an adjective.