dutifully
gb/dˈutifəli/ us/dˈutifəli/
B2
English
kötelességtudóan, engedelmesen, lelkiismeretesen
B2
1
engedelmesen
B2
Usage pattern:
dutifully + [verb]
He dutifully followed the instructions, even though he disagreed with them.
Engedelmesen követte az utasításokat, pedig nem értett egyet velük.
She dutifully visited her grandmother every weekend.
Minden hétvégén kötelességtudóan meglátogatta a nagymamáját.
The interns dutifully carried out the manager’s requests.
Learner examples
I dutifully do my homework every day.
Minden nap kötelességtudóan megcsinálom a házi feladatomat.
He dutifully obeyed his parents.
Engedelmesen szót fogadott a szüleinek.
Common mistake:
Do not confuse with 'beautifully' (different meaning and pronunciation).
Meaning
obediently doing what is expected
Collocations
dutifully obey
|dutifully follow
|dutifully comply
|dutifully serve
|dutifully perform
|dutifully attend
|dutifully care for
|dutifully listen
|dutifully carry out
|dutifully report
Synonyms
obediently (emphasizes following orders or rules.)
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faithfully (emphasizes loyalty and doing what was promised.)
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conscientiously (emphasizes carefulness and a strong sense of responsibility.)
Antonyms
disobediently (doing the opposite of what you are told or expected to do.)
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rebelliously (actively resisting authority or expectations.)
Themes
behavior
|family
|work
|social_norms
Definition
in a way that shows you do your duty
In a way that shows you obey or do what you are supposed to do, especially out of responsibility or loyalty.
B2
2
Usage pattern:
dutifully + [verb] + [time/frequency]
They dutifully paid their taxes every year.
Minden évben lelkiismeretesen befizették az adójukat.
He dutifully filled out the forms and submitted them before the deadline.
Lelkiismeretesen kitöltötte az űrlapokat, és a határidő előtt benyújtotta őket.
She dutifully updated the spreadsheet each Friday.
Learner examples
I dutifully pay my bills each month.
Minden hónapban lelkiismeretesen befizetem a számláimat.
Common mistake:
Often implies obligation; if you mean 'with pleasure', use 'happily' or 'gladly' instead.
Meaning
regularly as required
Collocations
dutifully pay
|dutifully file
|dutifully submit
|dutifully record
|dutifully update
|dutifully attend
|dutifully check
|dutifully complete
|dutifully send
|dutifully renew
Synonyms
regularly (focuses on frequency, not the sense of duty.)
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punctually (emphasizes being on time.)
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reliably (emphasizes consistency and dependability.)
Antonyms
irregularly (not happening consistently or as required.)
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neglectfully (failing to do what is required due to lack of care.)
Themes
daily_life
|work
|finance
|habits
Definition
regularly and responsibly because you must
In a way that shows you do something because it is required, especially regularly and without failing to do it.
Grammar
Dictionary form
dutifully
IPA
GB/dˈutifəli/
US/dˈutifəli/
Syllables & stress
du - ti - fully (3 syllables)
Stress on 1st syllable (du)
Word forms
Noun
- Base: dutifully
- Plural: dutifullies
Word family
Expressions
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