adj

groveling

adj

Excessively submissive or fawning, especially to gain favor.

"His groveling apology did little to win back her trust."

How to Use Groveling

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishDescribes behavior that is overly humble or servile in a cringeworthy way.

UK vs US

Spelled "grovelling" in British English, with a doubled "l"; "groveling" is the American spelling.

more groveling comparative, grovelings plural, most groveling superlative

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