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

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 notes

In plain EnglishEasygoing and helpful about meeting other people's needs.

Common pairings

very accommodating an accommodating attitude

Word Forms

more accommodating comparative, most accommodating superlative

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Frequently Asked Questions

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.