Grovelling — synonyms, definition

1. grovelling (a) Brit, Cdn

abject base contemptible cringing despicable dirty disagreeable fawning ingratiating low mealy-mouthed mean menial obsequious ribald servile slavish spineless submissive subservient • • •

2. grovelling (Adjective) Brit, Cdn

groveling wormlike wormy

grovelling (Adjective) — Totally submissive. ex. "The bull fell grovelling on his knees"

3. grovelling (Verb) Brit, Cdn

cowering crawling creeping

grovelling (Verb) — Show submission or fear. ex. "Artists are expected to grovel, aren't they?"

bending flexing