wallowing

[ˈwɑːləʊɪŋ]

wallowing Definition

  • 1to roll the body about indolently or clumsily in or as if in water, snow, or mud
  • 2to indulge in an unrestrained way in something that creates a pleasurable sensation

Using wallowing: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "wallowing" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    The pigs were wallowing in the mud.

  • Example

    She spent the day wallowing on the couch.

  • Example

    He was wallowing in self-pity after the breakup.

wallowing Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for wallowing

Antonyms for wallowing

Phrases with wallowing

  • to live in a way that involves a lot of expensive things and comforts

    Example

    After years of hard work, he was finally able to wallow in luxury.

  • to be completely immersed in feelings of sadness or self-pity

    Example

    After losing his job, he spent weeks wallowing in misery.

  • wallow in filth

    to live in a dirty or unsanitary environment

    Example

    The homeless man was forced to wallow in filth on the streets.

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Summary: wallowing in Brief

The verb 'wallowing' [ˈwɑːləʊɪŋ] refers to rolling the body about indolently or clumsily in water, snow, or mud, or indulging in something that creates a pleasurable sensation. It can be used to describe physical actions like pigs wallowing in mud, or emotional states like wallowing in self-pity. Phrases like 'wallow in luxury' and 'wallow in misery' extend the meaning of the word to describe living conditions and emotional states.