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obligingly

/əˈblaɪ.dʒɪŋ.li/
ob · lig · ing · ly
Adjective:obliging
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• adverb

1

In a willing, helpful, and accommodating manner; with a readiness to do favors or comply with someone's wishes.

Example

"When the tourists asked for directions, the shopkeeper obligingly drew them a detailed map of the neighborhood."

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oblige
obliged
obliging
obligingly
obligingness
oblique
obliquely

Word Origin & Etymology

Formed from the participial adjective obliging plus the adverbial suffix -ly. The root verb oblige derives from Old French obligier, from Latin obligare ('to bind or pledge'), combining ob- ('to') and ligare ('to bind').

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