1. Describing an action:
* "The dog obediently sat down when commanded."
* "She obediently followed her mother's instructions."
* "The soldiers obediently marched in formation."
2. Describing a state of being:
* "The children were obediently quiet in the library."
* "He stood obediently by the door, waiting for his turn."
3. In contrast to other actions:
* "Despite their fear, they obediently continued their journey."
* "While others protested, he obediently followed orders."
4. With a negative connotation:
* "He obediently followed the dictator's orders, even though he knew they were wrong."
Remember: "Obediently" implies a lack of independent thought or choice. Use it carefully and consider the context of your sentence.