Synonyms for lawful

Similarity of adj lawful

4 senses of lawful

Sense 1:

lawful (vs. unlawful)
law-abiding, observant

Also See: legal#1; straight#6, square#2

Sense 2:

lawful, rule-governed
regular (vs. irregular)

Sense 3:

true(prenominal), lawful, rightful(prenominal)
legitimate (vs. illegitimate)

Sense 4:

lawful, legitimate, licit
legal (vs. illegal)