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Definition of groveler

groveler

/ˈɡrɒv.əl.ər/
(UK: groveller)
grov · el · er
Adverb:grovelingly
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Plural:grovelers
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Adjective:groveling
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groveler Lexical Profile

groveler Game Scores & Validity

• noun

1

American A person who acts in an obsequious, servile, or excessively humble manner in order to obtain forgiveness or favor.

Example

"The manager respected honest feedback from his staff and had little patience for a shameless groveler."

Synonyms
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Word Nuance & Usage

Spelled "groveler" in American English and "groveller" in British English.

• Rhymes for groveler

• Nearby Words

grouting
grove
grovel
groveler
grow
growable
grower

Word Origin & Etymology

Formed from the verb "grovel" plus the agentive suffix "-er"; "grovel" evolved as a back-formation from the Middle English adverb "grovelinge" (face downward), rooted in Old Norse "á grúfu" (crouching face down).

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Groveler. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/groveler
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