obliging (əˈblaɪdʒɪŋ
)
Definitions
adjective
- ready to do favours; agreeable; kindly
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oˈbligingly adverb oˈbligingness nounSynonyms
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accommodating,
kind,
helpful,
willing,
civil,
friendly,
polite,
cooperative,
agreeable,
amiable,
courteous,
considerate,
hospitable,
unselfish,
good-natured,
eager to please
complaisant,
oblige (əˈblaɪdʒ)
Definitions
verb
- (tr; often passive) to bind or constrain (someone to do something) by legal, moral, or physical means
- (tr; usually passive) to make indebted or grateful (to someone) by doing a favour or service ⇒
we are obliged to you for dinner
- to do a service or favour to (someone) ⇒
she obliged the guest with a song
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oˈbliger nounWord Origin
C13: from Old French obliger, from Latin obligāre, from ob- to, towards + ligāre to bindSynonyms
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But she had an unpleasant suspicion that Herr Eisermann was not going to be so obliging.
, The Image of Laura (1993)They need new images, fresh angles, different looks and Churchy is simply not obliging by wearing the same beach attire.
Megastar (2004)What these new performers exemplify is Australia's obliging adaptability.
Mail and Guardian (2004)Labour is understood to have internal rules obliging fundraisers to turn down donations from arms firms or tobacco companies.
Times, Sunday Times (2002)She pushed the teacup towards him a little, obliging him to reach across the crowded table.
, Telling the Pictures (1993)