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Synonyms & Similar Words
willingly
voluntarily
gladly
cheerfully
readily
agreeably
accommodatingly
complaisantly
helpfully
cooperatively
kindly
generously
hospitably
cordially
warmly
politely
courteously
respectfully
considerately
thoughtfully
graciously
obligingly
deferentially
dutifully
faithfully
loyally
devotedly
diligently
conscientiously
painstakingly
thoroughly
Meaning of Obligingly
The primary meaning of "Obligingly" is in a willing or accommodating manner.
Definitions
- In a willing or accommodating manner, showing a desire to please or help.
- * Used to describe someone who is willing to do something to help or please others.
Etymology of Obligingly
The word "Obligingly" originates from the word "obliging", which comes from the Old French word "obligier", meaning to bind or tie, and the Latin word "obligare", meaning to bind or obligate.
Historically, the word "obliging" has been used since the 15th century to describe someone who is willing to help or please others.
Example Uses
- She obligingly lent me her car for the weekend.
- * He answered all my questions obligingly, providing detailed explanations.
- * The hotel staff obligingly helped us with our luggage.
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
unwillingly
reluctantly
grudgingly
uncooperatively
unhelpfully
selfishly
unkindly
inhospitably
coldly
rudely
disrespectfully
inconsiderately
thoughtlessly
ungraciously
unaccommodatingly
stubbornly
defiantly
disobediently
uncompliantly
unpromptly