obedient
Translation
obedient, compliant, docile
Examples
The obedient dog sat down on command.
The obedient dog sat down on command.
He was an obedient child who always followed the rules.
He was an obedient child who always followed the rules.
Grammar Patterns
((obedient)) ((to sb./sth.)) willing to obey a person or rule The dog is obedient to its owner.
Similar Words
Synonyms: compliant, docile; Antonyms: disobedient, rebellious
Etymology
From Latin 'oboedire' (to obey), from 'ob-' (to) + 'audire' (to hear). Literally 'to listen to'.
Memory Tips
Think of 'obey-dient'. Someone who is obedient is good at obeying.