Groveled: meaning, definitions and examples
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groveled
[ หษกrษv.ษld ]
to show humility
To grovel means to act in a subservient manner, showing excessive humility or deference. This behavior is often characterized by a willingness to please others, sometimes at the expense of one's own dignity. It can involve physical gestures, such as crawling or bowing, but more often describes an attitude of flattery or sycophancy. The term is often used negatively, as it implies a loss of self-respect.
Synonyms
crawl, cringe, fawn, flatter, slither
Examples of usage
- He groveled at her feet, begging for forgiveness.
- After the argument, she began to grovel to her boss for a second chance.
- The defeated candidate groveled before the media, hoping to win back support.
Translations
Translations of the word "groveled" in other languages:
๐ต๐น se arrastou
๐ฎ๐ณ เคฌเคฟเคเค เคเคฏเคพ
๐ฉ๐ช sich erniedrigen
๐ฎ๐ฉ merangkak
๐บ๐ฆ ะฟัะธะฟะฐะฒ ะดะพ ะทะตะผะปั
๐ต๐ฑ wleczฤ c siฤ
๐ฏ๐ต ใฒใใพใใใ
๐ซ๐ท ramper
๐ช๐ธ gatear
๐น๐ท sรผrรผnmek
๐ฐ๐ท ๊ธฐ์ด๊ฐ๋ค
๐ธ๐ฆ ุฒุญู
๐จ๐ฟ plazit se
๐ธ๐ฐ plaziลฅ sa
๐จ๐ณ ็ฌ่ก
๐ธ๐ฎ plaziti se
๐ฎ๐ธ krjรบpa
๐ฐ๐ฟ ะถะพัาะฐะปะฐะฟ ะถาฏัะดั
๐ฌ๐ช แฌแแแแกแฌแแ แฉแแกแแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ sรผrรผnmษk
๐ฒ๐ฝ gatear
Etymology
The word 'grovel' originates from the Middle English term 'grovelen', which means to crawl or to drag oneself on the ground. This term itself is derived from the Old English term 'grufian', meaning to creep or crawl. Historically, 'grovel' has been associated with physical submission and humility, particularly during the medieval period when individuals would grovel before those of higher social status as a demonstration of loyalty or submission. Over time, the connotation of the word has evolved to include not just physical actions but also behaviors that express excessive deference in social or professional contexts. By the 16th century, it began to take on a more metaphorical sense, describing an attitude of abject submission or sycophancy. Its modern usage often carries a negative connotation, implying a loss of dignity in an attempt to gain favor or forgiveness.
Word Frequency Rank
At position #40,513, this word is among the less frequently used terms in English. While interesting to know, it's not crucial for most English learners unless needed for specific purposes.
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