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Obediently: meaning, definitions and examples

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obediently

 

[ əˈbiːdiəntli ]

Adverb
Context #1 | Adverb

following instructions

In a manner that shows a willingness to comply with the commands or wishes of others.

Synonyms

compliantly, dutifully, submissively

Examples of usage

  • She nodded obediently when her boss gave her new tasks.
  • The dog sat obediently when its owner commanded it to.
Context #2 | Adverb

obeying authority

In a way that indicates submission to authority or rules.

Synonyms

compliantly, dutifully, submissively

Examples of usage

  • The students lined up obediently when the teacher asked them to.
  • The soldier saluted obediently in response to the officer's command.

Translations

Translations of the word "obediently" in other languages:

🇵🇹 obedientemente

🇮🇳 आज्ञाकारी रूप से

🇩🇪 gehorsam

🇮🇩 patuh

🇺🇦 слухняно

🇵🇱 posłusznie

🇯🇵 従順に

🇫🇷 obéissant

🇪🇸 obedientemente

🇹🇷 itaatkâr

🇰🇷 순종적으로

🇸🇦 بطاعة

🇨🇿 poslušně

🇸🇰 poslušne

🇨🇳 顺从地

🇸🇮 ubogljivo

🇮🇸 hlýðinn

🇰🇿 үнемі

🇬🇪 დამჯერი

🇦🇿 itaətlə

🇲🇽 obedientemente

Etymology

The word 'obediently' is derived from the Middle English word 'obedient', which comes from the Old French word 'obeissant', ultimately from the Latin word 'obediens', meaning 'obeying'. The concept of obedience has been valued in various cultures throughout history, often associated with respect for authority and adherence to rules.

See also: disobey, disobeying, obedience, obedient, obey.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #22,566, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.