Meaning of Dutiful

English Translation from English to English dictionary online for the word Dutiful

1. 1
   a.

   Performing, or ready to perform, the duties required by one who has the right to claim submission, obedience, or deference; submissive to natural or legal superiors; obedient, as to parents or superiors; as, a dutiful son or daughter; a dutiful ward or servant; a dutiful subject.

2. 2
   a.

   Controlled by, proceeding from, a sense of duty; respectful; deferential; as, dutiful affection.

3. 3
   a.

   Performing, or ready to perform, the duties required by one who has the right to claim submission, obedience, or deference; submissive to natural or legal superiors; obedient, as to parents or superiors; as, a dutiful son or daughter; a dutiful ward or servant; a dutiful subject.

4. 4
   a.

   Controlled by, proceeding from, a sense of duty; respectful; deferential; as, dutiful affection.