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Devoted vs. Dutiful — What's the Difference?

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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