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Meaning of obligingly
The primary meaning of "obligingly" is to act or behave in a way that shows willingness to help or please others.
Etymology of obligingly
The word "obligingly" originates from the adjective "obliging", which comes from the Old French "obligier", meaning to bind or tie, derived from the Latin "obligare", meaning to bind or obligate.
Historically, the term "obliging" initially meant binding or constraining, but over time, its meaning shifted to describe behavior that is helpful, willing, and courteous.
Synonyms
accommodatingly
agreeably
amiably
benignly
kindly
courteous
considerately
cooperatively
helpfully
politely
respectfully
willingly
complaisantly
deferentially
dutifully
faithfully
gentlemanly
graciously
hospitably
obligingly
politely
respectfully
thoughtfully
unselfishly
voluntarily
warmly
affably
attentively
benevolently
civilly
cordially
generously
genteelly
mercifully
mildly
tactfully
Definitions
- In a willing and helpful manner, showing a desire to please or assist
- * In a way that is polite and courteous, often to an excessive degree
Usage Examples
- She obligingly lent me her car for the weekend.
- * He answered our questions obligingly, providing detailed explanations.
- * The hotel staff obligingly arranged for an extra bed to be brought to our room.
Antonyms
uncooperatively
unwillingly
unhelpfully
rudely
inconsiderately
unkindly
thoughtlessly
selfishly
ungenerously
inhospitably
disagreeably
unpleasantly
unfriendly
unpolitely
disrespectfully
insolently
haughtily
arrogantly
disdainfully
contemptuously
coldly
distantly
aloofly
remotely