DUTEOUSLY

Etymology

Adverb

duteously (comparative more duteously, superlative most duteously)

in a duteous manner

Source: Wiktionary


DUTEOUS

Du"te*ous, a. Etym: [From Duty.]

1. Fulfilling duty; dutiful; having the sentiments due to a superior, or to one to whom respect or service is owed; obedient; as, a duteous son or daughter.

2. Subservient; obsequious. Duteous to the vices of thy mistress. Shak.

– Du"te*ous*ly, adv.

– Du"te*ous*ness, n.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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