How Do You Spell GROVELING?

Pronunciation: [ɡɹˈɒvəlɪŋ] (IPA)

The word "groveling" is spelled with the letters G-R-O-V-E-L-I-N-G. In IPA phonetic transcription, it is pronounced as /ˈɡrɑvəlɪŋ/. The "g" is pronounced as a hard "g" sound, the "o" is pronounced as a short "o" sound, "v" is pronounced as "v" sound, and "e" is a short "e" sound. The "ling" at the end of the word is pronounced with a silent "g" and a short "i" followed by an "ng" sound. This word refers to acting in a submissive, humble manner.

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GROVELING Meaning and Definition

  1. Groveling is a verb that refers to the act of behaving in an excessively humble or submissive manner, typically done to gain favor or forgiveness from someone. This term is often used to describe the actions of an individual who is willing to degrade themselves or excessively supplicate themselves before another person in order to obtain their approval or to avoid punishment.

    When someone is groveling, they may use a variety of gestures, such as bowing down, kneeling, or even crawling on the ground. Their speech and tone may also reflect this submissive behavior, as they might use excessive flattery, overly apologetic language, or constant self-deprecation. The intent behind groveling is driven by a desire to appease or placate the person being groveled to, often out of fear, guilt, or a strong will to mend a relationship.

    The term "groveling" often carries a negative connotation, as it implies a lack of self-respect, self-worth, or personal dignity. It can be seen as an act of extreme subservience, sometimes bordering on humiliation. However, the term can also be used in a figurative sense, to describe someone who resorts to extreme measures or sacrifices their values or principles in order to gain favor or approval from others.

    Overall, groveling refers to a display of excessive humility and submission, often motivated by the desire to obtain forgiveness, favor, or approval.

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Etymology of GROVELING

The word "groveling" can be traced back to the Middle English term "grufli" or "grufeling". It derived from the Old Norse word "grúfa" or "grúfa" meaning "to grovel" or "creep". The Old Norse term likely has an influence from the Middle Low German word "grūwen", meaning "to groan" or "mourn", which itself is connected to Old High German "grēoan" meaning "to groan" or "mourn". The word "groveling" was first recorded in the late 16th century, and it refers to humble or excessive self-abasement.

Similar spelling words for GROVELING

Plural form of GROVELING is GROVELINGS

Conjugate verb Groveling

CONDITIONAL

I would grovel
we would grovel
you would grovel
he/she/it would grovel
they would grovel

FUTURE

I will grovel
we will grovel
you will grovel
he/she/it will grovel
they will grovel

FUTURE PERFECT

I will have grovelled, will have groveled
we will have grovelled, will have groveled
you will have grovelled, will have groveled
he/she/it will have grovelled, will have groveled
they will have grovelled, will have groveled

PAST

I grovelled, groveled
we grovelled, groveled
you grovelled, groveled
he/she/it grovelled, groveled
they grovelled, groveled

PAST PERFECT

I had grovelled, had groveled
we had grovelled, had groveled
you had grovelled, had groveled
he/she/it had grovelled, had groveled
they had grovelled, had groveled

PRESENT

I grovel
we grovel
you grovel
he/she/it grovels
they grovel

PRESENT PERFECT

I have groveled, have grovelled
we have groveled, have grovelled
you have groveled, have grovelled
he/she/it has groveled, has grovelled
they have groveled, have grovelled
I am groveling, am grovelling
we are grovelling, are groveling
you are grovelling, are groveling
he/she/it is groveling, is grovelling
they are grovelling, are groveling
I was grovelling, was groveling
we were groveling, were grovelling
you were groveling, were grovelling
he/she/it was grovelling, was groveling
they were groveling, were grovelling
I will be groveling, will be grovelling
we will be groveling, will be grovelling
you will be groveling, will be grovelling
he/she/it will be groveling, will be grovelling
they will be groveling, will be grovelling
I have been groveling, have been grovelling
we have been groveling, have been grovelling
you have been grovelling, have been groveling
he/she/it has been groveling, has been grovelling
they have been grovelling, have been groveling
I had been grovelling, had been groveling
we had been grovelling, had been groveling
you had been grovelling, had been groveling
he/she/it had been grovelling, had been groveling
they had been grovelling, had been groveling
I will have been groveling, will have been grovelling
we will have been groveling, will have been grovelling
you will have been groveling, will have been grovelling
he/she/it will have been groveling, will have been grovelling
they will have been groveling, will have been grovelling
I would have grovelled, would have groveled
we would have grovelled, would have groveled
you would have grovelled, would have groveled
he/she/it would have grovelled, would have groveled
they would have grovelled, would have groveled
I would be grovelling, would be groveling
we would be grovelling, would be groveling
you would be grovelling, would be groveling
he/she/it would be grovelling, would be groveling
they would be grovelling, would be groveling
I would have been grovelling, would have been groveling
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you would have been grovelling, would have been groveling
he/she/it would have been grovelling, would have been groveling
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