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- [doo-tuh-fuh l, dyoo-]
- /ˈdu tə fəl, ˈdyu-/
- /ˈdjuː.tɪ.fəl/
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- [doo-tuh-fuh l, dyoo-]
- /ˈdu tə fəl, ˈdyu-/
Definitions of dutifully word
- adjective dutifully performing the duties expected or required of one; characterized by doing one's duty: a dutiful citizen; a dutiful child. 1
- adjective dutifully required by duty; proceeding from or expressive of a sense of duty: dutiful attention. 1
- noun dutifully With a regard to duty; in a dutiful manner. 1
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Origin of dutifully
First appearance:
before 1545 One of the 30% oldest English words
First recorded in 1545-55; duty + -ful
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Parts of speech for Dutifully
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
dutifully popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 78% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
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This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for dutifully
adv dutifully
- honorably — in accordance with or characterized by principles of honor; upright: They were all honorable men.
- rightly — in accordance with truth or fact; correctly: to see rightly; to understand rightly.
- rightfully — having a valid or just claim, as to some property or position; legitimate: the rightful owner of the farm.
- reasonably — agreeable to reason or sound judgment; logical: a reasonable choice for chairman.
- accurately — free from error or defect; consistent with a standard, rule, or model; precise; exact.
adverb dutifully
- submissively — inclined or ready to submit or yield to the authority of another; unresistingly or humbly obedient: submissive servants.
- loyally — faithful to one's sovereign, government, or state: a loyal subject.
- devotedly — zealous or ardent in attachment, loyalty, or affection: a devoted friend.
- respectfully — full of, characterized by, or showing politeness or deference: a respectful reply.
- servilely — slavishly submissive or obsequious; fawning: servile flatterers.
Antonyms for dutifully
adv dutifully
adverb dutifully
- disobediently — In a disobedient manner.
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