obedient
/əˈbiː.di.ənt/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.
- 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