Groveler: meaning, definitions and examples

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groveler

 

[ หˆษกrษ’v.ษ™l.ษ™r ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

offensive behavior

A groveler is someone who acts in a sycophantic manner, displaying excessive willingness to please or flatter someone, often to gain favor or forgiveness. This behavior can be seen as submissive or overly servile, and it typically occurs in the context of hierarchical relationships.

Synonyms

brown-noser, fawn, flatterer, sycophant, toady.

Examples of usage

  • He was such a groveler, always flattering the boss to get ahead.
  • Her groveler attitude made it hard for her to earn genuine respect.
  • The groveler apologized profusely, hoping to mend the relationship.
  • You can tell he's a groveler by how he constantly compliments her.
  • In meetings, he often plays the groveler, nodding along to everything the manager says.

Translations

Translations of the word "groveler" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น lamechรฃo

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคšเคพเคชเคฒเฅ‚เคธ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Kriecher

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ penggugah

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฟั–ะดะปะฐะฑัƒะทะฝะธะบ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ poddawacz

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใŠในใฃใ‹ไฝฟใ„

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท flatteur

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ lameador

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท yalaka

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์•„์ฒจ๊พผ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู…ู†ุงูู‚

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ podlรฉzavรฝ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ podlizovaฤ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆ‹้ฉฌๅฑ็š„ไบบ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ prilizovalec

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ flettari

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะถะฐะผะฐะฝะดะฐั€

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ›แƒแƒ แƒฉแƒ˜แƒšแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ yoldaลŸ

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ lameador

Etymology

The term 'groveler' originates from the Old English word 'grufian', meaning to lie flat or crawl on the ground. It evolved over time to describe someone who crawls metaphorically in terms of social status, often to please someone in power. The word became more commonly used in the 19th century, reflecting societal attitudes towards subservience and humility. In modern discourse, 'groveling' implies a loss of dignity in exchange for favor, capturing the essence of someone who seeks approval through obsequious behavior. This concept resonates in various cultural contexts where power dynamics dictate social interactions.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #43,508, this word is among the least frequently used in common English. Understanding it can be beneficial for comprehensive language mastery, but it's not essential for most learners.