Devoted vs. Dutiful — What's the Difference?
Difference Between Devoted and Dutiful
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Devoted
Devoted is the sequel to New York Times-bestselling novel Elixir by American entertainer Hilary Duff with Elise Allen. It was published and released to booksellers on October 11, 2011.
Dutiful
Careful to fulfill obligations.
Devoted
Very loving or loyal
He was a devoted husband
Leo was devoted to his job
Dutiful
Expressing or filled with a sense of obligation.
Devoted
Given over to the display, study, or discussion of
There is a museum devoted to her work
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Dutiful
Accepting of one's legal or moral obligations and willing to do them well, and without complaint.
Ralph was a dutiful child, and took the trash out without being told.
Devoted
Feeling or displaying strong affection or attachment; ardent
A devoted friend.
Dutiful
Pertaining to one's duty; demonstrative of one's sense of duty.
Devoted
Having been consecrated; dedicated.
Dutiful
Performing, or ready to perform, the duties required by one who has the right to claim submission, obedience, or deference; submissive to natural or legal superiors; obedient, as to parents or superiors; as, a dutiful son or daughter; a dutiful ward or servant; a dutiful subject.
Devoted
Simple past tense and past participle of devote
Dutiful
Controlled by, proceeding from, a sense of duty; respectful; deferential; as, dutiful affection.
Devoted
Vowed; dedicated; consecrated.
Dutiful
Willingly obedient out of a sense of duty and respect;
A dutiful child
A dutiful citizen
Patient Griselda was a chaste and duteous wife
Devoted
Strongly emotionally attached; very fond of someone or something.
Bob and Sara are devoted to their children.
Devoted
Zealous; characterized by devotion.
Devoted
(obsolete) Cursed; doomed.
Devoted
Consecrated to a purpose; strongly attached; zealous; devout; as, a devoted admirer.
Devoted
Zealous in devotion or affection;
A devoted husband and father
Devoted friends
Devoted
(followed by `to') dedicated exclusively to a purpose or use;
Large sums devoted to the care of the poor
A life devoted to poetry
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