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- [gruhv-uh l, grov-]
- /ˈgrʌv əl, ˈgrɒv-/
- /ˈɡrɒ.vəl.ɪŋ/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [gruhv-uh l, grov-]
- /ˈgrʌv əl, ˈgrɒv-/
Definitions of grovelling word
- verb without object grovelling to humble oneself or act in an abject manner, as in great fear or utter servility. 1
- verb without object grovelling to lie or crawl with the face downward and the body prostrate, especially in abject humility, fear, etc. 1
- verb without object grovelling to take pleasure in mean or base things. 1
- noun grovelling (British) present participle of grovel. 1
- noun grovelling The act of one who grovels. 0
- verb grovelling (Britain) present participle of grovel. 0
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Origin of grovelling
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 Grovelling
noun
adjective
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pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
grovelling 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 about 63% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
grovelling usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for grovelling
adjective grovelling
- unresisting — to withstand, strive against, or oppose: to resist infection; to resist temptation.
- menial — lowly and sometimes degrading: menial work.
- sycophantic — a self-seeking, servile flatterer; fawning parasite.
- base — The base of something is its lowest edge or part.
- servile — slavishly submissive or obsequious; fawning: servile flatterers.
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