C1adverbrelationshipssociety
US/ˈduː.tɪ.fəl.i/
UK/ˈdjuː.tɪ.fəl.i/
in a way that shows you do what you should, because it is your duty
In context
He dutifully visited his grandmother every single Sunday afternoon.
The students dutifully copied the notes from the board.
She dutifully paid her taxes even when money was tight.
Words that go with dutifully
adverb + verb
- dutifully followThe children dutifully followed the rules.
- dutifully obeySoldiers dutifully obey their orders.
- dutifully attendHe dutifully attended every family dinner.
- dutifully reportThe nurse dutifully reported the error.
verb + adverb
- nod dutifullyShe nodded dutifully while her boss spoke.
Common mistakes
Incorrect:
She did the work dutiful.Correct: She did the work dutifully.