dutiful

docile

ˈdəʊsʌɪl

adjective

ready to accept control or instruction; submissive.

a cheap and docile workforce

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devout

dɪˈvaʊt

adjective

having or showing deep religious feeling or commitment.

she was a devout Catholic

pious,religious,devoted,dedicated,reverent,God-fearing,believing,spiritual,prayerful,holy,godly,saintly,faithful,dutiful,righteous,churchgoing,orthodox

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deferential

dɛfəˈrɛnʃ(ə)l

adjective

showing deference; respectful.

people were always deferential to him

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dedicated

ˈdɛdɪkeɪtɪd

adjective

devoted to a task or purpose.

a team of dedicated doctors

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compliant

kəmˈplʌɪənt

adjective

disposed to agree with others or obey rules, especially to an excessive degree; acquiescent.

a compliant labour force

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