duteously

Example Sentences

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Prolix might he have been deemed, save by the flock he guided, Who duteously accounted him but a little lower than the angels.

From Man of Uz, and Other Poems by Sigourney, Lydia Howard

The fool Was I; who should have been thy friend, thy tool; Gone wooing with thee, stood at thy bed-side Serving, and welcomed duteously thy bride.

From Medea of Euripedes by Euripedes

As Antonio was duteously pacing by the side of his instructor, he would often catch a glimpse of the daughter, walking pensively about the alleys in the soft twilight.

From Bracebridge Hall, or The Humorists by Irving, Washington

The minister and his wife were as sincerely, duteously courteous.

From A Woman Named Smith by Oemler, Marie Conway

"Then you shall take it there," answered the governess of the feast; and Mr. Arbuton duteously set off with the bottle in his hand.

From A Chance Acquaintance by Howells, William Dean