Pronunciation: /ˈɡrʌvəlɪŋ/
verb to behave in a servile or obsequious manner
A1 The dog was groveling at his owner's feet for a treat.
A2 She was groveling to her boss for a promotion.
B1 The politician was caught groveling to the wealthy donors for campaign funds.
B2 The celebrity was seen groveling to the paparazzi for forgiveness after a scandal.
C1 The employee was tired of groveling to the demanding clients for approval.
C2 The dictator was known for making his citizens grovel before him in fear.
adjective showing excessive humility or submissiveness
A1 She felt uncomfortable groveling for forgiveness.
A2 The groveling employee begged for another chance.
B1 His groveling apology seemed insincere.
B2 The politician's groveling attempt to win back voters was met with skepticism.
C1 The CEO's groveling to investors did little to restore confidence in the company.
C2 Despite his groveling, she refused to forgive him for his betrayal.
formal The servant was groveling at the feet of the king, begging for forgiveness.
informal Stop groveling and stand up for yourself.
slang I can't believe he's groveling for her attention like that.
figurative She felt like she was groveling for scraps of affection in their relationship.
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