What does obliging mean?
Obliging means Happy and ready to do favours for others..
Obliging
/əˈblaɪd͡ʒɪŋ/ · adjective
Meaning
Happy and ready to do favours for others..
Definitions by Sense
- Happy and ready to do favours for others.
- present participle and gerund of oblige
- The imposition of an obligation.
Example Sentences
Many were the finings, and excommunications, and the obligings to do penances, that took place at this time.
Synonyms for obliging
Antonyms for obliging
Related Words
Word Forms
- more obliging
- most obliging
- obligings
Usage Notes
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a synonym for obliging?
Common synonyms include accommodating, willing, compliant, complaisant.
What is the opposite of obliging?
The opposite depends on the specific sense.
How do you use obliging in a sentence?
Many were the finings, and excommunications, and the obligings to do penances, that took place at this time.
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