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Meaning of wallow
To indulge in an activity or sensation, especially an unpleasant or unwholesome one, to a excessive degree.
Etymology of wallow
The word "wallow" has its roots in Old English and Germanic languages, where it was associated with words for "roll" or "throw"
Historically, the word has been used to describe the actions of animals, such as pigs, rolling in mud or dirt
Over time, the word has taken on a broader range of meanings, including the idea of indulging in something to an excessive degree
Synonyms
indulge
revel
luxuriate
bask
delight
relish
savor
enjoy
appreciate
rollick
frolic
caper
splash
immerse
submerge
soak
steep
drown
wallow
languish
recline
lounge
loll
laze
idle
loiter
dawdle
tarry
linger
procrastinate
delay
hesitate
dilly-dally
drag
trifle
fritter
waste
squander
lavish
pamper
coddle
mollycoddle
cosset
Definitions
- To roll or lie in a relaxed or indolent manner, often in a messy or dirty environment
- To indulge in an activity or sensation, especially an unpleasant or unwholesome one, to an excessive degree
- To become or feel completely involved or absorbed in something, often in a way that is considered excessive or unhealthy
Usage Examples
- The pig loved to wallow in the muddy pit on a hot summer day
- She wallowed in self-pity after the breakup, watching sad movies and eating ice cream
- The company wallowed in debt for years before finally filing for bankruptcy
- He wallowed in the praise of his colleagues, feeling proud and accomplished