Definition

The quality of being willing to help or do favors for others.

Example

Her obligingness made her very popular among her friends.

Conversation

I really appreciate your obligingness when I ask for help.

Of course! I like being there for my friends.

It makes our friendship so much stronger, don’t you think?

Definitely! It’s great to know we can rely on each other.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Obligingness → It is formed from "obligare" (meaning to bind) and the suffix "-ness" (meaning the state or quality of). The word "obligingness" refers to the quality of being willing to help or accommodate others, as if one is bound to do so.

Memory Tip

Think of being 'bound' ('obligare') to help others, which is what obligingness means — the quality of being helpful and accommodating.

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