groveler

grov·el

G g

Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [gruhv-uh l, grov-]
- /ˈgrʌv əl, ˈgrɒv-/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [gruhv-uh l, grov-]
- /ˈgrʌv əl, ˈgrɒv-/

Definitions of groveler word

verb without object groveler to humble oneself or act in an abject manner, as in great fear or utter servility. 1
verb without object groveler to lie or crawl with the face downward and the body prostrate, especially in abject humility, fear, etc. 1
verb without object groveler to take pleasure in mean or base things. 1
noun groveler A person who grovels. 1

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Origin of groveler

First appearance:

before 1585

One of the 35% oldest English words

1585-95; back formation from obsolete groveling (adv.), equivalent to obsolete grufe face down (< Old Norse ā grūfu face down) + -ling2, taken to be present participle

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Parts of speech for Groveler

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

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groveler popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 70% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.

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Synonyms for groveler

noun groveler

groupie — a young person, especially a teenage girl, who is an ardent admirer of rock musicians and may follow them on tour.
lackey — A servant, esp. a liveried footman or manservant.
adulator — to show excessive admiration or devotion to; flatter or admire servilely.
politician — a person who is active in party politics.
puppet — an artificial figure representing a human being or an animal, manipulated by the hand, rods, wires, etc., as on a miniature stage. Compare hand puppet, marionette.

All 34 Synonyms of groveler