dutifully

/ˈdjuːtɪfəli/ (bre, ipa) · /ˈduːtɪfəli/ (ame, ipa) · /-f(ə)lē -li/ (ame, mw)

dutifully — adverb

1. because you feel responsible for doing what your role, promise, or family duty r

1.副詞C1
釋義

because you feel responsible for doing what your role, promise, or family duty requires, even if it is not enjoyable.

例句

Each Sunday, Omar dutifully called his mother from the army base.

regular family duty done as an expected routine

After the meeting, Hiro dutifully typed up the chair's notes for everyone.

同義詞
  • conscientiously

    stresses doing the task carefully and thoroughly, not just from duty

  • faithfully

    adds loyalty or long-term devotion to a person, promise, or cause

  • obediently

    focuses on following a direct order from someone in authority

  • responsibly

    broader; can include good judgment as well as fulfilling obligations

反義詞

文法句型

dutifully + verb

verb + dutifully

用法筆記

Often describes adults carrying out regular family, work, or ceremonial responsibilities. Unlike 'obediently', it focuses on inner duty or obligation rather than on instantly following a direct order.

常見錯誤

❌The puppy dutifully sat when Faisal clicked his fingers.
✅The puppy sat obediently when Faisal clicked his fingers.
💡'dutifully' suggests a sense of responsibility, not simple training or command-following.
❌She dutifully laughed at the joke.
✅She politely laughed at the joke.
💡'dutifully' is usually used for tasks or responsibilities, not a quick social reaction.