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Groveller: meaning, definitions and examples

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groveller

 

[ หˆษกrษ’v.ษ™l.ษ™r ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

humble submission

A groveller is a person who shows exaggerated humility or submits in a servile manner, often to gain favor or avoid punishment. This behavior typically involves flattering or ingratiating oneself to someone in a position of authority. Grovelling can be seen as a lack of self-respect or dignity, as it involves lowering oneself in a way that may be excessive or insincere. The term is often used with a negative connotation, implying that the individual is compromising their integrity for personal gain.

Synonyms

brown-noser, fawning, flatterer, sycophant, toady

Examples of usage

  • He became a groveller in hopes of receiving a promotion.
  • The politician was viewed as a groveller by his peers.
  • Despite her talent, she never shies away from being a groveller to the director.
  • His grovelling to her family was embarrassing for everyone.

Translations

Translations of the word "groveller" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น adorador

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคšเคพเคชเคฒเฅ‚เคธ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Schmeichler

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ penjilat

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฟั–ะดะปะฐะฑัƒะทะฝะธะบ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ pochlebczy

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใŠไธ–่พžใ‚’่จ€ใ†ไบบ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท flatteur

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ adulador

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท yalaka

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์•„์ฒจ๊พผ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู…ุชู…ู„ู‚

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ podlรฉzavรฝ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ podlรฉzavรฝ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ่ฐ„ๅชš่€…

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ prizadetek

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ dabbi

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะถะฐา›ัั‹ ะบำฉั€ะตั‚ั–ะฝ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ™แƒแƒœแƒขแƒ แƒแƒกแƒขแƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ yaltakarlฤฑq edษ™n

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ lame

Etymology

The term 'groveller' originates from the verb 'grovelling', which dates back to the early 19th century. The root of this word can be traced to the Old English 'grufian', which meant to 'crouch' or 'crawl'. This physical act of lowering oneself to the ground developed into a metaphorical sense, implying submission and obsequious behavior towards others. In literature, 'groveller' is often used to describe characters who seek to appease those of higher status through excessive humility. The notion of grovelling has been critiqued throughout history, representing moral degradation in the pursuit of power or favor. Its usage has extended into modern discussions about workplace dynamics and the ethical implications of sycophantic behavior.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #43,203, 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.