Obliging
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /əˈblaɪd͡ʒɪŋ/ · Part of speech adjective
Quick meaning: Obliging is an adjective meaning Happy and ready to do favours for others.
Meaning
Happy and ready to do favours for others.
More Meanings
- 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.
Word Forms
- obligings
Synonyms for obliging
Depending on context, synonyms include accommodating, willing, compliant, accommodative, complying, yielding.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include compliant, yielding, accommodative, accommodating, complying, courteous.
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