dutybound en · ADJ
Etymology
From duty + bound.
Meanings
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Compelled by duty.
The captain was dutybound to see all passengers off the sinking ship before he left it himself.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| dutibound | alternative | lexicographic | |
| most dutybound | Degree=Sup | lexicographic | |
| more dutybound | Degree=Cmp | lexicographic | |
| duty-bound | alternative | lexicographic |