obedient

/ə'bi:djənt/

Thân thiện

The obedient puppy sits when its owner gives the command.

Definition

1. Adjective:
   • Dutifully complying with commands or instructions: Describes a person, animal, or entity that willingly follows the orders, rules, or guidance given by someone in a position of authority or control.
   • Submissive to authority: Characterized by a readiness to obey and a lack of resistance.

Examples of Usage

• Adjective:
  • The obedient soldier followed every order without question.
  • She was an obedient student who always completed her homework on time.
  • The dog was obedient and came immediately when called.

Advanced Usage

• "Your obedient servant": A formal, old-fashioned closing phrase used in very official letters or documents.
  • The letter concluded with the phrase, "I remain, sir, your obedient servant."

Variants and Related Words

• Obedience (n): The act or practice of being obedient.
  • The teacher demanded strict obedience from the class.
• Obediently (adv): In an obedient manner.
  • The children lined up obediently for lunch.

Synonyms

• Compliant: Willing to comply with rules or wishes.
• Dutiful: Conscientiously fulfilling one's obligations.
• Submissive: Ready to conform to the authority or will of others.
• Docile: Ready to accept control or instruction; submissive.

Antonyms

• Disobedient: Refusing to obey rules or someone in authority.
• Defiant: Showing open resistance or bold disobedience.
• Rebellious: Resisting authority or control.
• Refractory: Stubborn or unmanageable.

Related Phrases

• To be obedient to: To follow the commands or wishes of a specific person or principle.
  • He was always obedient to his parents' wishes.

Học thuật

Adjective

1. dutifully complying with the commands or instructions of those in authority; the refractory remain unburdened"- Edmund Burke
   • an obedient soldier
   • obedient children
   • a little man obedient to his wife
   • the obedient colonies...are heavily taxed