adverb
- in a manner that shows excessive humility, submission, or servility; in a way that expresses abject apology or pleading
Usage: formed from the verb 'grovel' with the adverbial suffix '-ingly'; typically conveys disapproval or contempt for the behavior being described
Examples
- He apologized grovellingly for his mistake, hoping to avoid further punishment.
- She grovellingly begged for forgiveness after the argument.
- The employee spoke grovellingly to the boss, which made everyone uncomfortable.
- He grovellingly accepted the criticism without defending himself.
- They grovellingly submitted to the demands rather than stand up for their rights.