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DUTIFUL

(adj.sat, adj.)

Definitions

There are 3 meanings of the word Dutiful.

Dutiful - as an adjective satellite

Willingly obedient out of a sense of duty and respect

Example: "A dutiful child"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
duteous8

Dutiful - as an adjective

Accepting of one's legal or moral obligations and willing to do them well, and without complaint.

Example: "Ralph was a dutiful child, and took the trash out without being told."

Pertaining to one's duty; demonstrative of one's sense of duty.

Example Sentences

"He is a dutiful son who always takes care of his aging parents."
"The student completed all of her assignments in a dutiful manner."
"The soldier carried out his duty in a dutiful and honorable way."
"The dutiful employee never misses a deadline."
"She fulfilled her responsibilities as a teacher in a dutiful manner."
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Word Game Points

Is DUTIFUL a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, dutiful is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

DUTIFUL has a SCRABBLE points total of 11.

Is DUTIFUL a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, dutiful is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
DUTIFUL has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 14.

Is DUTIFUL a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, dutiful is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
DUTIFUL has a WORDFEUD points total of 13.

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