groveller

grov·el

G g

Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [gruhv-uh l, grov-]
- /ˈgrʌv əl, ˈgrɒv-/
- /ˈɡrɒ.vlə(r)/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [gruhv-uh l, grov-]
- /ˈgrʌv əl, ˈgrɒv-/

Definitions of groveller word

verb without object groveller to humble oneself or act in an abject manner, as in great fear or utter servility. 1
verb without object groveller to lie or crawl with the face downward and the body prostrate, especially in abject humility, fear, etc. 1
verb without object groveller to take pleasure in mean or base things. 1
noun groveller Alternative spelling of groveler. 1

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Origin of groveller

First appearance:

before 1585

One of the 35% oldest English words

1585-95; back formation from obsolete groveling (adv.), equivalent to obsolete grufe face down (< Old Norse ā grūfu face down) + -ling2, taken to be present participle

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Parts of speech for Groveller

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

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groveller popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 70% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.

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