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Synonyms & Similar Words
Accommodating
agreeable
amenable
amicable
benevolent
charitable
civic-minded
compliant
considerate
cooperative
courteous
deferential
generous
helpful
hospitable
humane
kind
kindly
lenient
mild
obliging
polite
respectful
selfless
solicitous
sympathetic
unselfish
willing
yielding
zealous
Meaning of Obliging
According to Oxford Dictionary, "obliging" means willing to please or help others, or showing a willingness to do something.
Definitions
- Merriam-Webster defines "obliging" as having or showing a willingness to help or please others.
- Cambridge Dictionary describes "obliging" as willing to do something to help someone, or making someone's life easier.
Example Uses
- The hotel staff were very obliging and helped us with our luggage.
- She was an obliging neighbor who always lent us tools when we needed them.
- The new employee was obliging and willing to work extra hours to meet the deadline.
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
Uncooperative
unhelpful
unwilling
obstinate
stubborn
rude
inconsiderate
selfish
unsympathetic
callous
harsh
strict
inflexible
unyielding
unaccommodating
disagreeable
hostile
resistant
opposed
antagonistic
confrontational
uncharitable