Obediently: meaning, definitions and examples
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obediently
[ əˈbiːdiəntli ]
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.
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
Word origin
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.