dutiful
Translation
dutiful, conscientious, obedient
Examples
She was a dutiful daughter to her parents.
She was a dutiful daughter to her parents.
He made a dutiful report of the events.
He made a dutiful report of the events.
Grammar Patterns
a dutiful ((person)) - a conscientious person. He is a dutiful employee.
dutiful ((to sb.)) - obedient towards someone. She is very dutiful to her parents.
Similar Words
conscientious, obedient, loyal; Antonyms: disobedient, neglectful
Etymology
From 'duty' + the suffix '-ful', meaning 'full of'. Literally 'full of duty'.
Memory Tips
Someone who is 'dutiful' is 'full' of a sense of 'duty'.