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Synonyms for obediently


Grammar : Adv
Spell : oh-bee-dee-uhnt
Phonetic Transcription : oʊˈbi di ənt



Définition of obediently

Origin :
  • c.1200, from Old French obedient "obedient" (11c.), from Latin oboedientem (nominative oboediens), present participle of oboedire "to obey" (see obey). Related: Obediently.
  • adv dutifully
Example sentences :
  • She brought it obediently and poured it into his cupped hands.
  • Extract from : « K » by Mary Roberts Rinehart
  • She took it obediently, but over the cup her eyes searched his.
  • Extract from : « K » by Mary Roberts Rinehart
  • Eli took it obediently, but he did not speak; he only looked at the sea.
  • Extract from : « Meadow Grass » by Alice Brown
  • The old greasy is the jacket, and Mr. Don obediently gets into it.
  • Extract from : « Echoes of the War » by J. M. Barrie
  • Joshua got obediently to his feet and placed himself as directed.
  • Extract from : « The Big Tomorrow » by Paul Lohrman
  • It was far from what the Swede had expected; but he accepted the task, obediently.
  • Extract from : « A Breath of Prairie and other stories » by Will Lillibridge
  • I handed him the checks, obediently, and he stepped to the telephone and gave a number.
  • Extract from : « Kent Knowles: Quahaug » by Joseph C. Lincoln
  • Obediently he wheeled to the left, and I caught the swish of his sword as it left the scabbard.
  • Extract from : « The Suitors of Yvonne » by Raphael Sabatini
  • Obediently he swung down from his horse, and surrendered the reins to her.
  • Extract from : « Scaramouche » by Rafael Sabatini
  • Buck drew up a chair, and obediently filled and lit his pipe.
  • Extract from : « The Golden Woman » by Ridgwell Cullum

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