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- Dictionarycreeping/ˈkrēpiNG/
adjective
- 1. (of a plant) growing along the ground or other surface by means of extending stems or branches: "creeping ivy can do damage to the wall surface"
- 2. (of a negative characteristic or fact) occurring or developing gradually and almost imperceptibly: "a creeping sense of dread"
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The meaning of CREEPING is developing or advancing by slow imperceptible degrees. How to use creeping in a sentence.
creeping. adjective [ before noun ] disapproving uk / ˈkriː.pɪŋ / us / ˈkriː.pɪŋ / Add to word list. happening, developing, or moving slowly or gradually: We are totally against any form of creeping Socialism. SMART Vocabulary: related words and phrases. Slow and moving slowly. (as) slow as molasses idiom. at a snail's pace idiom. by and by idiom.
Creeping definition: the act or practice of following someone persistently or stealthily, especially online. See examples of CREEPING used in a sentence.
CREEP definition: 1. to move slowly, quietly, and carefully, usually in order to avoid being noticed: 2. someone who…. Learn more.
creeping. adjective [ before noun ] disapproving us / ˈkriː.pɪŋ / uk / ˈkriː.pɪŋ / Add to word list. happening, developing, or moving slowly or gradually: We are totally against any form of creeping Socialism. SMART Vocabulary: related words and phrases. Slow and moving slowly. (as) slow as molasses idiom. at a snail's pace idiom. by and by idiom.
The meaning of CREEP is to move along with the body prone and close to the ground. How to use creep in a sentence.
creeping. (ˈkriːpɪŋ) adj. 1. (Botany) (of a plant) having a stem that grows horizontally along the ground and throws out roots at intervals. 2. censorious (of a process or change) happening slowly and stealthily, without being noticed.
A creeping feeling or process happens slowly and gradually, without being noticed. Allegations of creeping authoritarianism were also a concern. ...an atmosphere of creeping dread. Cyber bullying is a creeping menace that must be stopped. 2. attributive adjective. Creeping plants grow along the ground and put down roots as they go.
Creeping definition: the act or practice of following someone persistently or stealthily, especially online. See examples of CREEPING used in a sentence.
1. A creeping feeling or process happens slowly and gradually, without being noticed. [...] 2. Creeping plants grow along the ground and put down roots as they go. [...] More. Synonyms of 'creeping' • slow, stealthy, sneaking, surreptitious [...] More. Examples of 'creeping' in a sentence.
