verb (-ll-, AmE -l-) [V]
1 ~ (to sb) (for sth) (disapproving) to behave in a very HUMBLE way towards sb who is more important than you or who can give you sth you want
SYNCRAWL:
He went grovelling to her for forgiveness.
2 [+adv./prep.] to move along the ground on your hands and knees, especially because you are looking for sth:
She was grovelling around on the floor, looking for her contact lens.
grovelling (BrE) (AmE groveling) adjective [onlybeforenoun]:
a grovelling letter of apology
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Sourced from Main Dictionary in Lughet's collection.
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