This page shows Groveling in 6 example sentences from English, with an explanation of the meaning and related words like cringing or wormlike. Useful when writing or proofreading a text.
Groveling in a sentence
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Groveling meaning
- Showing excessive, servile respect or submission, often to gain favor or forgiveness.
- Of an animal, having the belly or face towards or on the ground.
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We remember, and in light of today’s pandemic and parade of groveling political golems, who wouldn’t want them back?
Eight times out of 10 that's a walk but the groveling millennial brat deigns to take his base and that triggers Mr. Hard Ass.
It was groveling obeisance to people who weren't that special, really.
Diplomacy Kowtow came into English in the early 19th century to describe the bow itself, but its meaning soon shifted to describe any abject submission or groveling.
Keep groveling over your own insecurities and hatred.
After the groveling, comes social isolation.
Common combinations with groveling
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- the groveling 2×
- of groveling 2×
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