obliging Meaning & Definition
What Does Obliging Mean?
Obliging is used as an adjective meaning Happy and ready to do favours for others. As a verb, it means present participle and gerund of oblige. As a noun, it means The imposition of an obligation.
Obliging: Key Facts
| Part of speech | adjective, verb, noun |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | //əˈblaɪd͡ʒɪŋ// |
| Syllables | 1 |
| Synonyms | compliant, complaisant and accommodating |
| Plural | obligings |
| Comparative / superlative | more obliging, most obliging |
Obliging Definition (Adjective)
- Happy and ready to do favours for others.
Obliging as a Verb
- present participle and gerund of oblige
Obliging as a Noun
- The imposition of an obligation.
Verb
- To constrain someone by force or by social, moral or legal means.
I am obliged to report to the police station every week.
- To do (someone) a service or favour (hence, originally, creating an obligation).
He obliged me by not parking his car in the drive.
- To be indebted to someone.
I am obliged to you for your recent help.
Synonyms of Obliging
Obliging synonyms and antonyms →Antonyms of Obliging
No antonyms or near antonyms are listed by the available sources for this entry.
Obliging in a Sentence
I am obliged to report to the police station every week.
He obliged me by not parking his car in the drive.
I am obliged to you for your recent help.
Word Forms & Grammar
obliging (comparative more obliging, superlative most obliging)
obliging
obliging (plural obligings)
Words That Rhyme With Obliging
Obliging Pronunciation
The standard pronunciation of obliging is //əˈblaɪd͡ʒɪŋ//, spoken in 1 syllable.
Common Questions About Obliging
Is obliging an adjective or a verb?
Obliging is mainly used as an adjective, but it can also be used as a verb and a noun.
What is another word for obliging?
Close synonyms of obliging are compliant, complaisant and accommodating. See the full list of obliging synonyms and antonyms.
What is the plural of obliging?
The plural of obliging is obligings.
What are the comparative and superlative forms of obliging?
The comparative form is more obliging and the superlative form is most obliging.