dutifully
(adverb) out of a sense of duty; in a dutiful manner; “he dutifully visited his mother every Sunday”
Source: WordNet® 3.1
dutifully (comparative more dutifully, superlative most dutifully)
With a regard to duty; in a dutiful manner.
• obediently
• respectfully
• reverently
• submissively
Source: Wiktionary
Du"ti*ful, a.
1. 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. Controlled by, proceeding from, a sense of duty; respectful; deferential; as, dutiful affection.
Syn.
– Duteous; obedient; reverent; reverential; submissive; docile; respectful; compliant.
– Du"ti*ful*ly, adv.
– Du"ti*ful*ness, n.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
5 June 2025
(verb) raise or support (the level of printing) by inserting a piece of paper or cardboard under the type; “underlay the plate”
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