groveling

adj

1. Showing excessive, servile respect or submission, often to gain favor or forgiveness.
2. Of an animal, having the belly or face towards or on the ground.

noun

1. The act or practice of one who grovels.

verb

1. (US, form-of, gerund, participle, present)present participle and gerund of grovel

   “New ways I must attempt, my groveling name To raise aloft, and wing my flight to fame.”