<p><strong>Adjective</strong></p><ul><li>Performing the duties expected or required of one; characterized by doing one's duty: a dutiful child.</li><li>A dutiful citizen; a dutiful child.</li><li>Synonyms: duteous, submissive, obedient, deferential, respectful.</li><li>Required by duty; proceeding from or expressive of a sense of duty: dutiful attention.</li></ul>