adj, noun, verb ·3 syllables ·Uncommon ·College level

Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   The act or practice of one who grovels.

Verb

1. 1
   present participle and gerund of grovel US, form-of, gerund, participle, present

   "New ways I must attempt, my groveling name To raise aloft, and wing my flight to fame."

Adjective

1. 1
   Showing excessive, servile respect or submission, often to gain favor or forgiveness.
2. 2
   Of an animal, having the belly or face towards or on the ground.

Adjective

1. 1
   totally submissive wordnet

Synonyms

All synonyms

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Example

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"New ways I must attempt, my groveling name To raise aloft, and wing my flight to fame."

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