dutiful

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dut·i·ful / ˈd(y)oōtəfəl/ • adj. conscientiously or obediently fulfilling one's duty: a dutiful daughter. ∎  motivated by duty rather than desire or enthusiasm: dutiful applause| a dutiful visit.DERIVATIVES: du·ti·ful·ly adv.du·ti·ful·ness n.

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