Definition: Having a sensible and realistic attitude, often showing maturity and stability.

Example: After a long discussion, she felt more grounded in her decisions.

Definition: To be prevented from leaving a place, often as a punishment or due to a rule.

Example: After breaking curfew, she was grounded for a week.

Definition: To behave in a way that shows you are very submissive or willing to please someone, often by lying down or showing great humility.

Example: He had to grovel before his boss to get his job back after the mistake.

Definition: In a manner that shows excessive willingness to please or serve someone, often in a way that seems insincere or overly submissive.

Example: He spoke grovelingly to his boss, hoping to win back his favor after the mistake.

Definition: In a way that shows an increase or growth over time.

Example: The problem is growingly complex as more factors are involved.

Definition: To make a low, deep sound, often as a sign of anger or warning.

Example: The dog began to growl when it saw the stranger approaching.

Definition: A low, deep sound made by an animal, often indicating anger or warning.

Example: The dog let out a low growl when it saw the stranger approaching.

Definition: To make a low, guttural sound, often as a sign of anger or warning.

Example: The dog began to growl when it saw the stranger approaching.

Definition: In a way that sounds like a low, guttural noise, often made by animals when they are angry or annoyed.

Example: The dog barked growlingly at the intruder, warning him to stay away.

Definition: The most dirty or unclean; very messy or filthy.

Example: After playing in the mud, the children looked their grubbiest.

Definition: In a dirty or unclean way.

Example: The children played grubbily in the mud after the rain.

Definition: Something that is dirty or grimy, often in a way that is unpleasant or unappealing.

Example: After playing in the mud, the children came back home looking grubby.

Definition: A strong feeling of anger or dislike towards someone because of something they did in the past.

Example: She held a grudge against him for years after their argument.

Definition: To feel resentment or anger towards someone for something they have or have done, often leading to a desire to withhold something from them.

Example: She grudged him the praise he received for his work.