Grovelled: meaning, definitions and examples

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grovelled

 

[ หˆษกrษ’v.ษ™ld ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

apologizing behavior

To grovel means to act in an obsequious or servile manner, often to obtain forgiveness or favor from someone. It implies a level of humility or subservience, reflecting a desire to appease or ingratiate oneself with another person. This behavior is typically characterized by an exaggerated display of remorse or submission. Groveling is often perceived negatively, as it suggests a lack of dignity or self-respect.

Synonyms

entreat, fawn, humble oneself, kowtow, supplicate.

Examples of usage

  • He grovelled for forgiveness after the argument.
  • She didn't want to grovel for a promotion at work.
  • The politician grovelled to the voters for their support.
  • After the mistake, he found himself grovelling to his boss.

Translations

Translations of the word "grovelled" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น arrastar-se

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคฌเคฆเคนเคตเคพเคธ เคนเฅ‹เคจเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช kriechen

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ merayap

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะบะปะฐะฝัั‚ะธัั

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ peล‚zaฤ‡

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ้€™ใ„่นฒใ‚‹

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท ramper

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ arrastrarse

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท sรผrรผnmek

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๊ธฐ์–ด๊ฐ€๋‹ค

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ูŠุฒุญู

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ plazit se

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ plaziลฅ sa

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ็ˆฌ่กŒ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ plaziti se

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ krabba

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ัˆ crawling

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ’แƒแƒ’แƒ แƒซแƒ”แƒšแƒ”แƒ‘แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ sรผrรผnmษ™k

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ arrastrarse

Etymology

The term 'grovel' is believed to have originated from the Middle English term 'grovelen', which denotes to lie flat on the ground or to crawl. It traces back further to the Old English 'gruf', which means 'to crawl'. This etymological development reflects the idea of someone lowering themselves, both literally and figuratively, often in a state of shame or subordination. Over time, the term evolved to encompass behaviors that imply excessive submissiveness or a desperate seek for approval, particularly in social or power dynamics. Its use in English became more pronounced in the 16th century and has maintained pejorative connotations, implying someone who compromises their dignity.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #39,121, this word is encountered relatively rarely in everyday English. It might appear in literary works or specialized texts but isn't essential for general communication.