groveling

== English == === Alternative forms === grovelling (UK) === Adjective === groveling (comparative more groveling, superlative most groveling) Showing excessive, servile respect or submission, often to gain favor or forgiveness. Of an animal, having the belly or face towards or on the ground. === Noun === groveling (plural grovelings) The act or practice of one who grovels. === Verb === groveling (US) present participle and gerund of grovel ==== Translations ====