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obligingly
01
in a helpful and willing way, especially to do a favor or accommodate someone
Formal
Examples
She obligingly held the door open for the elderly couple.
When asked to switch seats, he obligingly moved without complaint.
02
willingly and readily doing something to assist or please others
Examples
She obligingly offered to help with the heavy lifting.
The neighbor responded obligingly when asked for gardening advice.
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obligingly
obliging
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