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duteous

adjective

willingly obedient out of a sense of duty and respect

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Word length
7
Starts with
D
Ends with
S
Contains
UT
Scrabble score
8

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Pronunciation

ˈdjuː.ti.əs

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adjective

  1. willingly obedient out of a sense of duty and respect

    “a dutiful child”

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Example Sentences

a dutiful child
a dutiful citizen
Patient Griselda was a chaste and duteous wife

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