Definition of obliging Obliging

/ʌblajˈʤɪŋ/ - [ublayjing] - o•blig•ing

We found 6 definitions of obliging from 4 different sources.

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What does obliging mean?

WordNet

WordNet by Princeton University

Adjective

obliging - showing a cheerful willingness to do favors for others; "to close one's eyes like a complaisant husband whose wife has taken a lover"; "the obliging waiter was in no hurry for us to leave"
  complaisant
  accommodating, accommodative helpful in bringing about a harmonious adaptation; "the warden was always accommodating in allowing visitors in"; "made a special effort to be accommodating"
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Wiktionary Wiktionary dictionary logo

  • obliging (Verb)
    Present participle of oblige.
  • obliging (Adjective)
    Happy and ready to do favours for others.

Webster DictionaryWebster's Unabridged Dictionary 📘

  • obliging (p. pr. & vb. n.)
    of Oblige
  • obliging (a.)
    Putting under obligation; disposed to oblige or do favors; hence, helpful; civil; kind.

Part of speech

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  • obliging, verb, gerund of oblige (infinitive).

Pronunciation

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Sign Language

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