adj
Uncommon
accommodating
uh-KOM-uh-day-tihng
Accommodating (adj) means willing to help or go along with what someone wants; obliging. Example: “The staff were incredibly accommodating when our flight was cancelled.”
adj
1
Willing to help or go along with what someone wants; obliging.
"The staff were incredibly accommodating when our flight was cancelled."
"She has an accommodating manager who lets her work flexible hours."
How to use accommodating
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishEasygoing and helpful about meeting other people's needs.
Common pairings
very accommodating
an accommodating attitude
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Word forms
- Comparative
- more accommodating
- Superlative
- most accommodating
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Synonyms
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unaccommodating
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Rhymes for accommodating
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What does “accommodating” mean?
The word “accommodating” means willing to help or go along with what someone wants; obliging. In plain terms, easygoing and helpful about meeting other people's needs.
How do you pronounce “accommodating”?
“Accommodating” is pronounced uh-KOM-uh-day-tihng (/əˈkɒm.əˌdeɪ.tɪŋ/ in IPA).
How do you use “accommodating” in a sentence?
Here is “accommodating” used in a sentence: “The staff were incredibly accommodating when our flight was cancelled.”
What part of speech is “accommodating”?
“Accommodating” is an adjective.
Is “accommodating” a common word?
“Accommodating” is an uncommon word in modern English.
