accommodating meaning

UK US /əˈkɑmədeɪtɪŋ/ 5 syllables

accommodating (adjective): helpful in bringing about a harmonious adaptation.

accommodating has 2 meanings in this dictionary.

accommodating as an adjective

  1. helpful in bringing about a harmonious adaptation
    • the warden was always accommodating in allowing visitors in
    • made a special effort to be accommodating

    Synonyms: accommodative

    Opposite: unaccommodating

    Similar: complaisant

  2. obliging; willing to do favors
    • made a special effort to be accommodating

    Similar: helpful

How to pronounce accommodating

accommodating is pronounced /əˈkɑmədeɪtɪŋ/ in American English. It has 5 syllables, with the stress on the second syllable.

Scrabble score: 23 (letter breakdown)

Word lists: words starting with AC · words ending in NG · 13-letter words

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