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groveling

Groveling (adj) means Excessively submissive or fawning, especially to gain favor. Example: “His groveling apology did little to win back her trust.”

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Excessively submissive or fawning, especially to gain favor.
"His groveling apology did little to win back her trust."

How to use groveling

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishDescribes behavior that is overly humble or servile in a cringeworthy way.

UK vs US

Spelled "grovelling" in British English, with a doubled "l"; "groveling" is the American spelling.

Word forms

more groveling comparative, grovelings plural, most groveling superlative

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Frequently asked questions

What does “groveling” mean?

The word “groveling” means excessively submissive or fawning, especially to gain favor. In plain terms, describes behavior that is overly humble or servile in a cringeworthy way.

How do you use “groveling” in a sentence?

Here is “groveling” used in a sentence: “His groveling apology did little to win back her trust.”

What part of speech is “groveling”?

“Groveling” is an adjective.

What is the meaning of groveling?

"groveling" (adj) means excessively submissive or fawning, especially to gain favor.

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