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Meaning of obliging
The primary meaning of "obliging" is being willing to help or please others.
Etymology of obliging
The word "obliging" comes from the verb "oblige", which is derived from the Old French "obliger", meaning "to bind or constrain", and is related to the Latin "obligare", meaning "to bind".
Synonyms
accommodating
affable
amiable
benign
charitable
civic-minded
complaisant
considerate
cooperative
courteous
decent
friendly
generous
helpful
humane
kind
lenient
mild
obliging
pleasant
polite
reasonable
solicitous
sympathetic
thoughtful
tolerant
unselfish
willing
Definitions
- Willing to please or help others
- * Showing a willingness to help or please others
Usage Examples
- She was very obliging and helped me move into my new apartment.
- * The hotel staff were extremely obliging and made sure our stay was comfortable.
Antonyms
aloof
antagonistic
belligerent
callous
cantankerous
cold
contrary
disagreeable
disobedient
hostile
inconsiderate
inhospitable
insubordinate
obstinate
rebellious
recalcitrant
refractory
resistant
stubborn
surly
uncooperative
unhelpful
unkind
unresponsive
unsympathetic