accommodating

English

Etymology

From accommodate +‎ -ing.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /əˈkɒm.əˌdeɪ.tɪŋ/
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Adjective

accommodating (comparative more accommodating, superlative most accommodating)

  1. Affording, or disposed to afford, accommodation; obliging; helpful.
    • 2011 Allen Gregory, "Pilot" (season 1, episode 1):
      Richard DeLongpre: I have to say, we were surprised that Principal Gottlieb wasn't more accommodating.
      Judith Gottlieb: Oh, for God's sake, he's a child. I'm not gonna date him.
    The staff were very accommodating and made sure we had everything we needed.
    He’s always been an accommodating neighbor, offering to help with anything.
    She was extremely accommodating when it came to changing her schedule.
  2. Pliable; easily corrupted.

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Verb

accommodating

  1. present participle and gerund of accommodate