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OBLIGING

(adj.sat, verb, noun, adj.)

Definitions

There are 6 meanings of the word Obliging.

Obliging - as an adjective satellite

Showing a cheerful willingness to do favors for others

Example: "To close one's eyes like a complaisant husband whose wife has taken a lover"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
complaisant17

Obliging - as a verb

To constrain someone by force or by social, moral or legal means.

Example: "I am obliged to report to the police station every week."

To do (someone) a service or favour (hence, originally, creating an obligation).

Example: "He obliged me by not parking his car in the drive."

To be indebted to someone.

Example: "I am obliged to you for your recent help."

Obliging - as a noun

The imposition of an obligation.

Obliging - as an adjective

Happy and ready to do favours for others.

Example Sentences

"She is always obliging and willing to help others."
"The staff at the hotel were very obliging and assisted us with all our needs."
"He has an obliging nature, always ready to lend a hand."
"I asked for his help, and he was obliging enough to assist me."
"The obliging waiter quickly brought us extra napkins."
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Word Game Points

Is OBLIGING a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, obliging is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

OBLIGING has a SCRABBLE points total of 12.

Is OBLIGING a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, obliging is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
OBLIGING has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 17.

Is OBLIGING a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, obliging is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
OBLIGING has a WORDFEUD points total of 15.

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