obliged
/əˈblaɪd͡ʒd/
Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.
Sense 1
Meaning · English
Under an obligation to do something.
Adjective
Examples
All employees are obliged to complete a tax return every year.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Sense 2
Meaning · English
Grateful or indebted because of a favor done.
Adjective
Examples
I'm greatly obliged for your help with this problem.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “obliged” mean?
Under an obligation to do something.
Is “obliged” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.