Definition of Duteous

1. Adjective. Willingly obedient out of a sense of duty and respect. "Patient Griselda was a chaste and duteous wife"

Exact synonyms: Dutiful
Similar to: Obedient
Derivative terms: Duty, Duty, Dutifulness

Definition of Duteous

1. a. Fulfilling duty; dutiful; having the sentiments due to a superior, or to one to whom respect or service is owed; obedient; as, a duteous son or daughter.

Definition of Duteous

1. dutiful [adj] - See also: dutiful

Lexicographical Neighbors of Duteous

Dutch East Indies
Dutch elm
Dutch elm disease
Dutch elm fungus
Dutch florin
Dutch Guiana
Dutch hoe
Dutch iris
Dutch Leonard
Dutch monetary unit
Dutch oven
dutch oven furnace
Dutch people
Dutch treat
Dutch uncle
duteous (current term)
duteously
duteplase
dutiable
dutied
duties
dutiful
dutifully
dutifulness
dutifulnesses
dUTP
Dutton's disease
Dutton's relapsing fever
duty
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