DUTIFUL Synonyms

• bound or obligated, as under a pledge to a particular cause, action, or attitude

• associated in an exclusive sexual relationship

• inclined to comply

• guided by or in accordance with conscience or sense of right and wrong

• characterized by extreme care and great effort

• devoted to a cause or ideal or purpose

• solemnly dedicated to or set apart for a high or sacred purpose

• showing deference

• zealous in devotion or affection

• (followed by `to') dedicated exclusively to a purpose or use

• characterized by care and perseverance in carrying out tasks

• quietly and steadily persevering especially in detail or exactness

• obeying the rules

• trained mentally or physically by instruction or exercise

• steadfast in affection or allegiance

• not having sexual relations with anyone except your husband or wife, or your boyfriend or girlfriend

• any loyal and steadfast following

• a group of people who adhere to a common faith and habitually attend a given church

• marked by fidelity to an original

• having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified

• morally admirable

• benefit

• moral excellence or admirableness

• that which is pleasing or valuable or useful

• a raw material that is sold in large quantities, usually to other businesses for manufacturing or production purposes

• (often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (`good' is a nonstandard dialectal variant for `well')

• completely and absolutely (`good' is sometimes used informally for `thoroughly')

• having the normally expected amount

• deserving of esteem and respect

• promoting or enhancing well-being

• agreeable or pleasing

• of moral excellence

• having or showing knowledge and skill and aptitude

• thorough

• with or in a close or intimate relationship

• financially safe

• most suitable or right for a particular purpose

• resulting favorably

• exerting force or influence

• capable of pleasing

• appealing to the mind

• in excellent physical condition

• tending to promote physical well-being; beneficial to health

• not forged

• not left to spoil

• generally admired

• (of individuals) adhering strictly to laws and rules and customs

• steadfast in allegiance or duty

• inspired by love for your country

• unwavering in devotion to friend or vow or cause

• dutifully complying with the commands or instructions of those in authority

• acting or arriving or performed exactly at the time appointed

• worthy of reliance or trust

• worthy of being depended on

• conforming to fact and therefore worthy of belief

• full of or exhibiting respect

• feeling or manifesting veneration

• worthy of or requiring responsibility or trust; or held accountable

• being the agent or cause

• having an acceptable credit rating

• inclined or willing to submit to orders or wishes of others or showing such inclination

• abjectly submissive; characteristic of a slave or servant

• willingly obedient out of a sense of duty and respect