Meaning of 'obedient' in Yoruba is: onígbọràn

obedient: onígbọràn

Noun:

onígbọràn, leyin, pa láṣẹ.

Adjective:

férémù, onígbọràn, si rọ, oniduro, koko, yasọtọ, otitọ, wọnyi, maa paya, so, ọlọkàn, nfa, pa láṣẹ.

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Adjective(1) dutifully complying with the commands or instructions of those in authority,well(2) dutifully complying with the commands or instructions of those in authority(3) well

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(1) Kate is eventually tamed and obedient towards her husband by the end of the play.(2) Sometimes, he turns me into a child and I become shy and obedient .(3) This seems to be, in many ways, a question of one law for the them, and one for the obedient puppy, excepting for some salient cases.(4) We have been taught to be obedient to authorities and not to think for ourselves much.(5) Like an obedient servant, who follows his master's commands, the young ones always go with the mother.(6) With Mimi he was expected to be neatly groomed, dutiful and obedient .(7) Commanded to sit by Sir Walter, the women are all obedient acquiescence.(8) No one knows what to make of her because she seems so obedient .(9) Make me like in mind to you, as an obedient child, meek and still.(10) Since when did her quiet, passive, obedient brother ever command anyone?(11) Of course, every American is not always ignorant, hypocritical and obedient .(12) Children are expected to be obedient and to show respect for their elders.(13) Her daughters also read spiritual works and were obedient to their mother.(14) Other people enjoy the dance of the fingers across an obedient keyboard.(15) They are expected to be obedient and comply with requests from adults immediately.(16) Noriko reached into her miniature satchel and retrieved the requested item like an obedient nurse in an operating theatre.