obediential
- adjective
- /əˈbiːdiənʃəl/
- The obediential child always listened carefully to her parents' instructions.
Examples
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The obediential dog followed every command.
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In the monastery, the monks lived an obediential life, following strict rules.
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His obediential attitude made him a favorite among his teachers.
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Children should be obediential to their parents.
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The obediential student always completed her homework on time and followed the teacher's instructions.
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In their obediential roles, the volunteers listened carefully to the coordinator's requests to ensure everything ran smoothly.
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His obediential disposition earned him praise from the manager for always adhering to company guidelines.
Synonyms
Willing to do what someone in charge tells you
Willing to obey others and not argue
Willing to follow rules or do what other people want
Willing to do what others expect and follow rules
Willing to accept rules or decisions without protest
Ready to obey and show respect because they feel they should
Willing to do what other people want
Very respectful and ready to obey someone in a formal way
Willing to follow rules and act like other people in a group
Antonyms
How Obedient
Surface Forms
Morphology
Etymology
Obediential comes from the same root as obey and obedient, from Latin obedire 'to listen to' or 'to follow orders'. So obediential describes a person who shows obedience and is willing to follow requests.