Groveling (Adjective)
Meaning
Totally submissive.
Classification
All adjective clusters.
Examples
- The dictator demanded groveling obedience from his subjects, crushing any sign of dissent or rebellion.
- The abusive partner forced his groveling wife to apologize for perceived slights and infractions.
- The reality TV contestant was reduced to groveling to the judges and audience for sympathy and votes.
- The fired employee was left groveling to his former boss for a reference or recommendation.
- The peasant class had to adopt a groveling attitude towards the nobility to avoid persecution or punishment.