Grovelled: meaning, definitions and examples
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grovelled
[ หษกrษv.ษld ]
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:
๐ต๐น arrastar-se
๐ฎ๐ณ เคฌเคฆเคนเคตเคพเคธ เคนเฅเคจเคพ
๐ฉ๐ช kriechen
๐ฎ๐ฉ merayap
๐บ๐ฆ ะบะปะฐะฝััะธัั
๐ต๐ฑ peลzaฤ
๐ฏ๐ต ้ใ่นฒใ
๐ซ๐ท ramper
๐ช๐ธ arrastrarse
๐น๐ท sรผrรผnmek
๐ฐ๐ท ๊ธฐ์ด๊ฐ๋ค
๐ธ๐ฆ ูุฒุญู
๐จ๐ฟ plazit se
๐ธ๐ฐ plaziลฅ sa
๐จ๐ณ ็ฌ่ก
๐ธ๐ฎ plaziti se
๐ฎ๐ธ krabba
๐ฐ๐ฟ ั crawling
๐ฌ๐ช แแแแ แซแแแแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ sรผrรผnmษk
๐ฒ๐ฝ 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.
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- 39118 inflecting
- 39119 congenially
- 39120 unscented
- 39121 grovelled
- 39122 hyphenate
- 39123 carpetbagger
- 39124 hurdling
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