Obedient Definition

ō-bēdē-ənt
adjective
Obeying or willing to obey; submissive.
Webster's New World
Dutifully complying with the commands, orders, or instructions of one in authority.
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Origin of Obedient

  • Middle English from Old French from Latin oboediēns oboedient- present participle of oboedīre to obey obey

    From American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition

  • From Latin oboediÄ“ns, present active participle of oboediō (“obey").

    From Wiktionary

Obedient Sentence Examples

  • If you want an obedient nymph, then go get one.

  • As an officer he was obedient and never disputed my orders or argued with them.

  • But Louis was not the obedient tool she wished for.

  • Carmen was obedient – how much was in her nature and how much was the result of strict upbringing was hard to determine.

  • I beg your pardon for saying I would see you again, and rest your most humble and obedient servant."

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