groveling
/ˈɡrɑvəlɪŋ/
adjective
- Acting in a way that shows too much respect or fear, usually to get someone's approval or forgiveness.
- The groveling employee brought his boss coffee every morning and laughed at all his jokes.
- His groveling behavior at the meeting made everyone uncomfortable.
- She sent a groveling apology letter after forgetting her friend's birthday.
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noun
- The act of lying face down or crawling in a humble or fearful way.
- The dog's groveling showed he knew he had done something wrong.
- In some old stories, groveling before a king was a sign of total submission.
- The prisoner's groveling did not soften the judge's decision.