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- [oh-bee-dee-uh nt]
- /oʊˈbi di ənt/
- /əˈbiː.di.ənt/
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- [oh-bee-dee-uh nt]
- /oʊˈbi di ənt/
Definitions of obediently word
- adjective obediently obeying or willing to obey; complying with or submissive to authority: an obedient son. 1
- noun obediently In an obedient manner. 1
- adverb obediently submissively, willingly 1
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Origin of obediently
First appearance:
before 1175 One of the 8% oldest English words
1175-1225; Middle English < Old French < Latin oboedient- (stem of oboediēns), present participle of oboedīre to obey; see -ent
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Parts of speech for Obediently
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obediently popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 91% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data about 54% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
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This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for obediently
adverb obediently
- dutifully — performing the duties expected or required of one; characterized by doing one's duty: a dutiful citizen; a dutiful child.
- submissively — inclined or ready to submit or yield to the authority of another; unresistingly or humbly obedient: submissive servants.
- meekly — humbly patient or docile, as under provocation from others.
- tamely — changed from the wild or savage state; domesticated: a tame bear.
- deferentially — showing deference; deferent; respectful.
Antonyms for obediently
adverb obediently
- disobediently — In a disobedient manner.
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