English adjective: obedient | |||
1. | obedient dutifully complying with the commands or instructions of those in authority | ||
Samples | An obedient soldier. Obedient children. A little man obedient to his wife. The obedient colonies...are heavily taxed; the refractory remain unburdened. | ||
Similar | acquiescent, biddable, conformable, duteous, dutiful, Y2K compliant | ||
See also | compliant, docile, good, manageable, manipulable, submissive, tractable | ||
Attribute | obedience | ||
Antonyms | disobedient | ||