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| Grammar : Adj |
| Spell : doo-tuh-fuhl, dyoo- |
| Phonetic Transcription : ˈdu tə fəl, ˈdyu- |
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Définition of dutiful
Origin :- 1550s, from duty + -ful. Related: Dutifully.
- adj obedient
- As for Lady Johnson, she is too dutiful and wise a woman to have any wishes that are not her husband's.
- Extract from : « In the Valley » by Harold Frederic
- Her impartial and dutiful reasonings on her difficult situation.
- Extract from : « Clarissa, Volume 2 (of 9) » by Samuel Richardson
- But she was dutiful to him, and he was circumspect in his behaviour before her.
- Extract from : « Captain Blood » by Rafael Sabatini
- And will it suit you to be dutiful if your uncle accepts this monstrous proposal?
- Extract from : « Scaramouche » by Rafael Sabatini
- "What my father says is always correct," replied the dutiful son.
- Extract from : « Secret Memoirs: The Story of Louise, Crown Princess » by Henry W. Fischer
- He was not only a very affectionate son, but a dutiful good child to her.
- Extract from : « The Rector » by Mrs. (Margaret) Oliphant
- If she had only been dutiful to her husband, she would have been a perfect woman.
- Extract from : « Ixion In Heaven » by Benjamin Disraeli
- But should she not, would you abide by her decision, like a dutiful daughter?
- Extract from : « Molly Brown's Orchard Home » by Nell Speed
- I know that I am your son, and I want to be dutiful, but I have my own individuality as well.
- Extract from : « Michael » by E. F. Benson
- Had the Duke said what he did, I would have taken it with a dutiful bow and a silent tongue.
- Extract from : « Simon Dale » by Anthony Hope
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