Grovelling [verb]
Definition of Grovelling:
abase, demean oneself
Synonyms of Grovelling:
● Fawn
● Beseech
● Kowtow
● Pamper
● Flatter
● Creep
● Humor
● Stoop
● Implore
● Blandish
● Kneel
● Wheedle
● Crouch
● Snivel
● Court
● Crawl
● Truckle
● Cower
● Beg
● Bootlick
● Cringe
● Revere
● Yes
● Cater to
● Eat crow
● Eat dirt
Sentence/Example of Grovelling:
When I picked myself up, I saw half the men securing the crate and the other half grovelling around something on the deck.
Men fell grovelling, only to be dragged into the open air and resuscitated, then sent once more into the cruelty of the fight.
He lashed her so long, and he lashed her so sore, That grovelling she lay in a stream of red gore.
Then I took to writing, but the motive was grovelling, for I aimed at gaining money and flattery.
The low style of Horace is according to his subject, that is, generally grovelling.
Screaming, grovelling in abject fear, the miserable herd crept forth.
The youth grovelling before him wondered to see him calm, and plucking up spirit stood upright.
The girl could not flee; a moaning cry escaped her as her knees gave way and pitched her grovelling to the sward.
We deprecate such grovelling servility in the people as much as we pity the pride of the nobles.
Mr. Whitmore slid from his chair and grovelling on the floor clasped Mr. Doidge's knees.