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Groveled: meaning, definitions and examples

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groveled

 

[ หˆษกrษ’v.ษ™ld ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

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:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น se arrastou

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคฌเคฟเค›เค• เค—เคฏเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช sich erniedrigen

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ merangkak

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฟั€ะธะฟะฐะฒ ะดะพ ะทะตะผะปั–

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ wleczฤ…c siฤ™

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใฒใ–ใพใšใ„ใŸ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท ramper

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ gatear

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท sรผrรผnmek

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๊ธฐ์–ด๊ฐ”๋‹ค

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุฒุญู

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ plazit se

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ plaziลฅ sa

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ็ˆฌ่กŒ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ plaziti se

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ krjรบpa

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะถะพั€า“ะฐะปะฐะฟ ะถาฏั€ะดั–

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒฌแƒ˜แƒœแƒแƒกแƒฌแƒแƒ  แƒฉแƒแƒกแƒ•แƒšแƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ sรผrรผnmษ™k

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ 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.