What does "groveling" mean?

The act or practice of one who grovels.

Groveling

Common synonyms include: abject, accumbent, apple polishing, apple-polishing, ass-kissing, back scratching.

adj, noun, verb

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

Noun

Verb

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

Adjective

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