duteous

adjective

du·​te·​ous ˈdü-tē-əs How to pronounce duteous (audio)
 also  ˈdyü-

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Lord John and Claire check up on Henry (Harry Jarvis), who is doing very well, thanks to Mercy’s (Gloria Obianyo) duteous care. Lincee Ray, EW.com, 7 Dec. 2024 The administrator in him favors the long view; the duteous building of a team over the course of years. John Altavilla, courant.com, 12 May 2017

Word History

Etymology

irregular from duty

First Known Use

1592, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of duteous was in 1592

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“Duteous.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/duteous. Accessed 22 Apr. 2025.

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