Groveling
Pronunciation: /ˈɡrɔːvəlɪŋ/
Groveling (adj)
- Showing too much respect or fear, trying hard to please someone in a way that seems weak or not honest.
- Kneeling or bending low to show respect, often in a way that looks extreme or unnecessary.
Groveling (verb)
- To act in a weak, overly eager way to get someone’s approval, often by asking or begging.
Examples
- She groveling for approval, hoping the manager would change his mind.
- They groveling for approval, but the decision stayed the same.
Groveling (adjective)
Examples
- He kept groveling for approval, even when nobody asked.
- Her groveling tone made the conversation feel uncomfortable.