Tikibu: pronunciation dictionary with use examples

Word: cringing
IPA transcription: [kɹ'ɪndʒɪŋ]
adverb meaning of the word
  • Synonyms: cringing, groveling, grovelling, wormlike, wormy
    Meaning: totally submissive
Usage examples
  • His face expressed attention and expectation, intent but timid and cringing.
  • With a final, most abject and cringing bow, the old Jew shuffled out of the room.