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Definition of obedient :
Subject in will or act to authority; willing to obey; submissive to restraint, control, or command.
Synonyms:
teachable, governable, resigned, manageable, controllable, supple, conformable, pliable, gentle, obeisant, resist, pliant, tractable, amenable, tame, duteous, unruly, Y2K compliant, disobedient, attentive
conforming (part of speech: adjective)
complying, adhering, conventional, congruous, customary, correct, regular, formal, aping, conforming, mannerly, traditional, acquiescing, consist, proper
obedient (part of speech: adjective)
devoted, acquiescent, meek, faithful, loyal, servile, allegiant, compliant, submissive
compliant (part of speech: adjective)
concurrent, adherent, supporting, respectful
pious (part of speech: adjective)
cultist, sanctimonious, holier-than-thou, solemn, worshipful, Christian, devout, religious, sanctified, superstitious, prayerful, holy, reverent, dogmatic, godly, pious
subordinate (part of speech: adjective)
enslaved, under, bound, enthralled, junior, deferent, unfranchised, dependent, supine, subject, subjugated, constrained
servile (part of speech: adjective)
downtrodden, attending, feudal, slavish, menial, kowtowing, complaisant, inferior, subjected, browbeaten, biddable, dutiful, subservient, docile, willing, groveling, subordinate, yielding, curtsying, deferential, genuflecting, humble
Usage examples:
- I am your lordship's obedient, humble servant. - "The Master of the Ceremonies", George Manville Fenn.
- His obedient son glanced at it, and pushed the paper away in contempt. - "The New Tenant", E. Phillips Oppenheim.
- Tell her, West, that her royal commands shall be instantly obeyed by her obedient slaves. - "A Dash from Diamond City", George Manville Fenn.