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much obliged
Much obliged means that whatever was done is appreciated. Literally, it could be extended to mean that the person that says "Much obliged" now owes the other a favor. That the one that is obliged is under an obligation to pay back. Most people wouldn't expect a return favor though.
If a man is given a ride into town, when he gets out of the car, he might say "Much obliged". That would mean: "thank you for the ride. I am appreciative"
much obliged by Toastmaan January 12, 2009
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obliege • oblige • obligerated • Obligerent • obligerant • obligello • Obligent • Obligerate • Obligestrated • much obliged
Much Obliged
Much Obliged by BigPapiAndrew21202 November 27, 2020
obligerated
combination of "obliterated" and "belligerent". the state of being extremely intoxicated, and ready to cause trouble.
obligerated by amelie October 16, 2003
Obligerent
The art of being obliterated and belligerent at the same time. (usually after large amounts of alcohol).
Obligerent by pete ford November 4, 2007
Obligent
Someone bound by ones values and word to oblige by providing service and favors
Word component and origin :
(a) Word components of obligent = oblige + -ent (suffix equivalent to -ant, appearing in nouns of Latin origin)
(b) Origin of oblige (verb) is from Latin obligare (ob + ligare) meaning "to bind, bind up, bandage." In modern English means "to put under obligation."
(c) The suffix -ant produces nouns from verbs. It has the general sense “characterized by or serving in the capacity of” that named by the stem, e.g. consultant = consult + ant = one serving to consult.
Word component and origin :
(a) Word components of obligent = oblige + -ent (suffix equivalent to -ant, appearing in nouns of Latin origin)
(b) Origin of oblige (verb) is from Latin obligare (ob + ligare) meaning "to bind, bind up, bandage." In modern English means "to put under obligation."
(c) The suffix -ant produces nouns from verbs. It has the general sense “characterized by or serving in the capacity of” that named by the stem, e.g. consultant = consult + ant = one serving to consult.
noblesse oblige
Literally means, "nobility obliges". It's generally used to imply that with wealth, power, and prestige come social responsibility. It's mostly used to refer to the wealthy who are condescending and shower their money and privileges upon those who don't necessarily want it.
noblesse oblige by Devryck Weaver March 4, 2007
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