groveling
Groveling (adj) means Excessively submissive or fawning, especially to gain favor. Example: “His groveling apology did little to win back her trust.”
How to use groveling
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishDescribes behavior that is overly humble or servile in a cringeworthy way.
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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His _____ apology did little to win back her trust.
Rhymes for groveling
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.