Obligingly Meaning in English
word · lemma: obliging
əˈbɫaɪdʒɪŋɫi
uh-BLYE-jing-lee
əblˈaɪdʒɪŋli
uh-BLYE-jing-lee
Definition
In a helpful and willing way; showing readiness to do favors or assist.
Usage & Nuances
Used mainly in formal or written English. Describes actions done kindly and with a natural willingness to help. Often appears with verbs of action ("smiled obligingly", "helped obligingly"). Less common in everyday conversation; "helpfully" or "willingly" are more usual in speech.
Spanish: de manera servicial - amablementePortuguese (BR): de forma prestativa - de maneira solícitaPortuguese (PT): de forma prestável - de modo solícitoChinese (Simplified): 乐于助人地 - 热心地Chinese (Traditional): 樂於助人地 - 熱心地Hindi: सहायता से - कृपालुता सेArabic: بكل لطف - بمساعدةBengali: স্বচ্ছন্দে - সদয়ভাবেRussian: любезно - услужливоJapanese: 快くVietnamese: một cách sẵn lòng - một cách nhiệt tìnhKorean: 기꺼이 - 친절하게Turkish: isteyerek - yardımseverceUrdu: خوش دلی سے - رضا مندی سےIndonesian: dengan rela - dengan ramah
Example Sentences
She obligingly opened the door for him.
basic
The boy obligingly passed the salt to his grandmother.
basic
He obligingly showed me the way to the station.
basic
She smiled obligingly when they asked for a photo together.
natural
He obligingly waited while I finished my call.
natural
The staff obligingly answered all our questions, no matter how many we had.
natural