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obedient

/əˈbiː.di.ənt/

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adjective

B2formalcommon/əˈbiː.di.ənt/

Describes a person or animal that complies with orders, requests, or rules; submissive to authority.

ruОписывает человека или животное, которое подчиняется приказам, просьбам или правилам; покорный власти.esDescribe a una persona o animal que sigue órdenes, peticiones o reglas; sumiso a la autoridad.frQualifie une personne ou un animal qui se soumet aux ordres, aux demandes ou aux règles; qui respecte l'autorité et se montre docile.deBeschreibt eine Person oder ein Tier, das Anweisungen, Bitten oder Regeln befolgt; gehorsam gegenüber Autoritäten.ptDescreve uma pessoa ou animal que obedece a ordens, pedidos ou regras; que é dócil e submisso à autoridade.zh形容人或动物服从命令、请求或规则;顺从权威。arيصف شخصًا أو حيوانًا يخضع للأوامر والطلبات والقواعد؛ مطيع للسلطة ومنقاد.

  1. Compliant with authority B1 formal

    Willing to follow orders, rules, or instructions from someone in charge.

    • The obedient dog sat down immediately when commanded.
    • She was an obedient student who always did her homework.
    • The soldiers were trained to be obedient to their superiors.

    ruПослушныйesObediente a la autoridadfrObéissant (à l'autorité)deGehorsamptObedientezh服从的arمطيع

    Synonyms: acquiescentamenablebiddablecompliantdeferentialdociledutifullaw-abidingsubmissivetractable

    Antonyms: defiantdisobedientinsubordinaterebelliousundisciplinedunrulywayward

  • more obedient comparative form
  • most obedient superlative form