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obliged Definition and Meaning in English (obliged definition)

adjective
Synonyms:gratefulthankfulindebted
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Obliged definition: Feeling grateful or indebted for a service or favor rendered.

Definitions of Obliged

  1. 1adjective

    Feeling grateful or indebted for a service or favor rendered.

  2. 2adjective

    Under a moral, legal, or social duty; compelled to act in a certain way.

Example Sentences

formal

“I am much obliged for your kind assistance.”

casual

“He felt obliged to help his neighbor move.”

Synonyms

Antonyms

ungratefulunthankfulunobliged

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Inflected Word Forms

infinitiveoblige
present participleobliging
nounobligation
adjectiveobligatory

Phrases & Idiomatic Expressions

much obligedexpression

A formal way to express gratitude, meaning 'very grateful'.

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Obliged definition: Feeling grateful or indebted for a service or favor rendered.
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'Obliged' translates to 'obliged' in English. Obliged definition: Feeling grateful or indebted for a service or favor rendered.
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