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duteous

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Duteous (adj) means (dated) Very obedient and eager to please.

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(dated) Very obedient and eager to please.

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C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

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Etymology

Duteous is an irregular combination of duty and -ous.

Synonyms

dutiful

Antonyms

disobedient

Related words

stubborn naughty obedient disobedient dutiful contumacious filial unruly

Rhymes for duteous

yous nous heinous ominous curious anxious copious tenuous unctuous tortuous spurious infamous

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What is the meaning of duteous?

"duteous" (adj) means (dated) Very obedient and eager to please.

What is another word for duteous?

Other words for "duteous" include dutiful.

What is the opposite of duteous?

The opposite of "duteous" is disobedient.

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