Dutiful (Adjective)
Meaning
Willingly obedient out of a sense of duty and respect; "a dutiful child"; "a dutiful citizen"; "Patient Griselda was a chaste and duteous wife".
Classification
All adjective clusters.
Examples
- She was a dutiful daughter, always visiting her elderly mother on Sundays and helping with household chores.
- As a dutiful employee, he worked late hours to meet the project deadline without complaint.
- The dutiful wife stood by her husband's side throughout his illness, caring for him with devotion and compassion.
- The dutiful student arrived early to class every day, eager to learn and participate in discussions.
- The dutiful soldier followed orders without question, even when it meant putting himself in harm's way.