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dutiful

/djuːˈtɪfəl/ adjective · British & US
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What does dutiful mean?

adjective

Showing a sense of duty or responsibility; obedient and diligent. A dutiful child helps with household chores.

Example

"She was a dutiful daughter, always visiting her mother on Sundays."

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