B2adjectivesocietyrelationships
US/oʊˈbiː.di.ənt/
UK/əʊˈbiː.di.ənt/
doing what you are told to do by a person in authority or by a rule
In context
The puppy is very obedient and sits whenever you ask it to.
She raised three obedient children who never argued with their parents.
The soldiers were obedient to their commander even in the worst conditions.
Words that go with obedient
adjective + noun
- obedient childAn obedient child does not need constant reminders.
- obedient dogTheir obedient dog waits quietly at the door.
- obedient servantHe played the role of an obedient servant in the film.
adjective + preposition
- obedient toHe has always been obedient to his teachers.
adverb + adjective
- perfectly obedientThe class was perfectly obedient while the principal was in the room.
- blindly obedientA blindly obedient worker never questions a bad order.
Common mistakes
Incorrect:
She is obedient with her parents.Correct: She is obedient to her parents.