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Definition of dutiful adjective from the Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary

dutiful

adjective
 
/ˈdjuːtɪfl/
 
/ˈduːtɪfl/
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  1. doing everything that you are expected to do; willing to obey and to show respect synonym obedient
    • a dutiful daughter/son/wife
    Topics Personal qualitiesc2
    Oxford Collocations DictionaryDutiful is used with these nouns:
    • daughter
    • son
    • wife
    • …
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