obediently

[US]/əu'bi:diəntli/
[UK]/əˈbidɪəntlɪ/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

adv. in a compliant, submissive, or loyal manner.

Example Sentences

Anne trotted obediently beside her mother.

The dog followed obediently at her heels.

The sea obediently respects its boundary, and though it be but a belt of sand, it does not overleap the limit.

obediently wait in line

obediently complete the task

obediently obey the rules

obediently follow the leader

obediently comply with regulations

obediently respond to commands

obediently adhere to guidelines

obediently listen to instructions

Real-world Examples

They all divided up obediently; Harry partnered Neville as usual.

Source: 5. Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix

I sipped at my soda obediently, and then drank more deeply, surprised by how thirsty I was.

Source: Twilight: Eclipse

I arose obediently and went down the beach.

Source: Sea Wolf (Part Two)

I stopped obediently in my walk toward the galley.

Source: Sea Wolf (Volume 1)

Edmond had listened obediently but with fear in his heart.

Source: The Count of Monte Cristo: Selected Edition

Charlotte followed obediently at his heels as They walked through a district of narrow, dirty streets.

Source: Oliver Twist (abridged version)

He followed her obediently over the tall thin grass.

Source: The Virgin Land (Part 2)

He drank again obediently and, slipping her arm through his, she pulled him to his feet.

Source: Gone with the Wind

" I'll thank you to let me manage my children, " cried Scarlett as Wade obediently trotted from the room.

Source: Gone with the Wind

Mendel obediently did as Nageli suggested, but quickly realized that hawkweed had none of the requisite features for studying heritability.

Source: A Brief History of Everything

Popular Words

Explore frequently searched vocabulary

Download App to Unlock Full Content

Want to learn vocabulary more efficiently? Download the DictoGo app and enjoy more vocabulary memorization and review features!

Download DictoGo Now