Obliged: meaning, definitions and examples

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obliged

[ əˈblaɪdʒd ]

^{Context #1}

feeling of gratitude

feeling indebted or grateful due to a favor or service received

Synonyms

appreciative, grateful, thankful

Examples of usage

I am obliged to you for your help.
She felt obliged to return the favor.

^{Context #2}

being forced to do something

to be required or compelled to do something

Synonyms

compelled, forced, required

Examples of usage

I am obliged to attend the meeting.
He is obliged by law to pay his taxes.

Translations

Translations of the word "obliged" in other languages:

🇵🇹 obrigado

🇮🇳 आभारी

🇩🇪 verpflichtet

🇮🇩 terpaksa

🇺🇦 зобов'язаний

🇵🇱 zobowiązany

🇯🇵 義務がある (ぎむがある)

🇫🇷 obligé

🇪🇸 obligado

🇹🇷 mecbur

🇰🇷 의무가 있는

🇸🇦 مُلزَم

🇨🇿 zavázaný

🇸🇰 zaviazaný

🇨🇳 被迫 (bèi pò)

🇸🇮 zavezan

🇮🇸 skyldugur

🇰🇿 міндетті

🇬🇪 ვალდებული

🇦🇿 məcbur

🇲🇽 obligado

Word origin

The word 'obliged' originates from the Old French word 'obliger' which means 'to bind'. It entered the English language in the late 14th century with the sense of 'bound by a sense of duty'. Over time, it has evolved to encompass feelings of gratitude and being compelled to do something.