Obedient

əˈbiːdiənt

Meaning & Definition

adjective

Willing to comply with orders, rules, or requests; submissive to another's authority.

The dog was obedient, always following its owner's commands.

Demonstrating the quality of being willing to obey.

The children were obedient in school, respecting their teacher's instructions.

Characterized by compliance or submission to authority.

She was an obedient student, always prepared for her classes.

Being dutiful or respectful toward authority figures.

The soldiers were trained to be obedient to their commanding officers.

From Middle English 'obediant', from Old French 'obedient', from Latin 'obedientem', present participle of 'obedire' meaning 'to obey'.

obedient child

A child who behaves and follows rules.

obedient to the law

Following the regulations and legal requirements.

obedient servant

Referring to someone who serves and follows orders faithfully.

obey

To follow the commands or instructions of someone.

obedience

The act of following orders or submitting to authority.

obeying

The ongoing action of complying with rules or commands.

Yes man

He's such a yes man, always obedient to his boss's demands.

Follow the leader

In this group, everyone is expected to be follow the leader and obedient.