adjective
- showing or characterized by a sense of duty; obedient and respectful
Usage: formal; somewhat archaic
Examples
- The duteous son always obeyed his parents without question.
- She remained duteous to her employer despite the difficult working conditions.
- The knight was duteous to his lord and followed every command.
- Her duteous nature made her an ideal student.
- The duteous servant carried out all tasks with care and precision.
- He spoke in a duteous manner when addressing his elders.