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oˈbligingly, adv. [f. prec. + -ly2.] In an obliging manner, so as to oblige. a. In a binding manner, so as to impose obligation; so as to force or constrain. b. So as to confer a favour or gratification; courteously, with kindly manner.
1654–66Earl of Orrery Parthen. (1676) 603 Torments, which my resolution is so obligingly ready to confer on me. 1663Boyle Usef. Exp. Nat. Philos. i. ii. 23 The Resident's arrival being obligingly suspended till the palace was made ready to entertain him. 1678Cudworth Intell. Syst. i. v. 897 Something unjust or unlawful, which therefore cannot be obligingly commanded by any authority whatsoever. 1741Middleton Cicero II. vii. 5 Nothing..could be said more obligingly either in his words or manner. 1848C. Brontë J. Eyre x, She obligingly consented to act as mediatrix. |