grovelling
/ˈɡrɑvəlɪŋ/
adjective
- Showing excessive humility or submissiveness, especially in seeking forgiveness or favor.
- The grovelling tone of his letter made her uncomfortable.
- She gave a grovelling speech to win back the committee's support.
- His grovelling apology was embarrassing to watch.
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noun
- The act of behaving with excessive humility or submissiveness.
- His constant grovelling annoyed his coworkers.
- The grovelling of the defeated general was humiliating.
- Enough grovelling; just admit you made a mistake.