Obedient: meaning, definitions and examples
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obedient
[ əˈbiːdiənt ]
behavior
Complying or willing to comply with orders or requests; submissive to authority.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- She was always obedient to her parents.
- The dog is very obedient and follows commands well.
religion
A term used in Christian theology to describe the relationship between humans and God, emphasizing submission to God's will.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- The concept of being obedient to God is central in many religious teachings.
Translations
Translations of the word "obedient" in other languages:
🇵🇹 obediente
🇮🇳 आज्ञाकारी
🇩🇪 gehorsam
🇮🇩 patuh
🇺🇦 слухняний
🇵🇱 posłuszny
🇯🇵 従順な
🇫🇷 obéissant
🇪🇸 obediente
🇹🇷 itaatkâr
🇰🇷 순종적인
🇸🇦 مطيع
🇨🇿 poslušný
🇸🇰 poslušný
🇨🇳 听话的
🇸🇮 poslušen
🇮🇸 hlýðinn
🇰🇿 тіл алғыш
🇬🇪 მორჩილი
🇦🇿 itaətli
🇲🇽 obediente
Word origin
The word 'obedient' originated from the Latin word 'obedientem' which means 'obeying, compliant'. The concept of obedience has been emphasized in various cultures and religions throughout history, highlighting the importance of following rules and authority figures. In modern usage, 'obedient' is commonly associated with compliance and submission to instructions or commands.
See also: disobey, disobeying, obedience, obediently, obey.