accommodating

adjective

ac·​com·​mo·​dat·​ing ə-ˈkä-mə-ˌdā-tiŋ 

: willing to please : helpful, obliging

a generous and accommodating host

accommodatingly

ə-ˈkä-mə-ˌdā-tiŋ-lē 

adverb

Synonyms

• friendly
• accommodative

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

Recent Examples on the Web

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

Word History

Etymology

from present participle of accommodate

First Known Use

1642, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for accommodating

• accelerating
• accentuating
• accumulating
• adjudicating
• administrating
• affiliating
• agglutinating
• alienating
• alleviating
• amalgamating
• ameliorating
• annihilating

Kids Definition

accommodating

adjective

: ready and willing to help : obliging

accommodatingly adverb