obliging
The word “obliging” has 3 syllables: o-bli-ging.
It's pronounced as /əˈblaɪdʒɪŋ/.
What is synonym and antonym for obliging?
In the thesaurus, “obliging” has 14 synonyms and 13 antonyms.
Here are synonyms and antonyms for obliging along with examples of usage in sentences.
Synonyms for obliging
- accommodating
- appeasing
- assisting
- coercing
- compelling
- delighting
- favoring
- forcing
- friendly
- helping
- indulging
- obligating
- pleasing
- satisfying
Antonyms for obliging
- allowing
- bothering
- burdening
- disappointing
- disobliging
- disturbing
- encumbering
- failing
- letting
- permitting
- saddling
- troubling
- weighing
Meanings of obliging
- verb
- To constrain someone by force or by social, moral or legal means.
- To do (someone) a service or favour (hence, originally, creating an obligation).
- To be indebted to someone.
- noun
- The imposition of an obligation.
- adjective
- Happy and ready to do favours for others.
Example Sentences
- The obliging waiter promptly refilled our water glasses without us having to ask.
- Sarah's obliging nature made her the go-to person for help in the office.
- The obliging neighbor offered to look after our pets while we were away on vacation.
- Despite her busy schedule, the teacher was always obliging when students needed extra help.
- The obliging store clerk assisted the elderly customer in finding the perfect gift.
On this page you'll find 27 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to obliging, such as: accommodating, allowing, appeasing, assisting, bothering, burdening, coercing.
Make sure to choose synonyms and antonyms that are appropriate for the context of the sentence.
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