accommodating

/əˌkɑməˈdeɪdɪŋ/

/æˈkɒmədeɪtiŋ/

If you are part of a group that has accommodating members, you’re very fortunate. Accommodating describes those who are easy to get along with and willing to help you.

Accommodating is the adjective form of the verb accommodate, and it’s used to describe those who are cheerfully willing to make small adjustments to help you out. The waiter who is happy to serve the dressing on the side, give you extra cheese on the burger, and swap French fries for mashed potatoes, all because that's how you want it? Definitely accommodating.

Definitions of accommodating

1. adjective

   obliging; willing to do favors
   “made a special effort to be accommodating”

   synonyms:

   helpful

   providing assistance or serving a useful function
2. adjective

   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

   complaisant, obliging

   showing a cheerful willingness to do favors for others

   good-natured

   having an easygoing and cheerful disposition

   helpful

   providing assistance or serving a useful function

   kind

   having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior

   antonyms:

   unaccommodating

   not accommodating

   disobliging, uncooperative

   intentionally unaccommodating