dutifully
adverb/ˈduːtɪfəli/
Frequency rank: #17,559 most common English word
Meaning
in a way that shows a strong sense of duty or responsibility; obediently and conscientiously.
Example sentence
She dutifully completed every task her manager assigned, no matter how tedious.
Synonyms & related words
- obediently
- conscientiously
- diligently
- faithfully
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