accommodating

adjective

ac·​com·​mo·​dat·​ing ə-ˈkä-mə-ˌdā-tiŋ How to pronounce accommodating (audio)
: willing to please : helpful, obliging
a generous and accommodating host
accommodatingly adverb

Examples of accommodating in a Sentence

She seems less accommodating to the demands of her boss than she used to be. an accommodating waiter who readily honored our request to make substitutions in our order
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The staff is very accommodating and happy to meet any needs or requests mentioned when booking or at check-in. Sierra Redmond, Travel + Leisure, 22 Dec. 2024 This two-pronged approach of providing support systems and ensuring compliance with legal obligations will foster a more accommodating and productive workplace. Johnny C. Taylor Jr., USA TODAY, 25 June 2024 The living quarters resemble more accommodating versions of the high-concept Japanese eateries known for their delectable sushi cuts and celebrity clientele. Basem Wasef, Robb Report, 23 Dec. 2022 Likewise, the industry’s failure to find uses for Lady Fay, who ends up heading to Europe in search of more accommodating professional horizons. David Rooney, The Hollywood Reporter, 16 Dec. 2022 See all Example Sentences for accommodating 

Word History

Etymology

from present participle of accommodate

First Known Use

1642, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of accommodating was in 1642

Dictionary Entries Near accommodating

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“Accommodating.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/accommodating. Accessed 15 Jan. 2025.

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accommodating

adjective
: ready and willing to help : obliging
accommodatingly adverb

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