wallow

[ˈwɑːləʊ]

wallow 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
  • 3to be immersed in or surrounded by something

Using wallow: Examples

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

  • Example

    The pigs wallowed in the mud.

  • Example

    She wallowed in self-pity for days after the breakup.

  • Example

    He wallowed in luxury on his vacation.

  • Example

    The company is wallowing in debt.

wallow Synonyms and Antonyms

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Idioms Using wallow

  • to live in great comfort and luxury

    Example

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

  • to feel sorry for oneself and not take action to improve one's situation

    Example

    Instead of wallowing in her own misery, she decided to seek help and make positive changes in her life.

  • wallow in self-doubt

    to feel unsure or lacking in confidence about oneself

    Example

    She was wallowing in self-doubt after failing the exam.

Phrases with wallow

  • to become deeply involved in something unpleasant or immoral

    Example

    He was wallowing in the mire of his own making.

  • to indulge in memories of the past

    Example

    She spent the evening wallowing in nostalgia, looking through old photo albums.

  • wallow in filth

    to live in a dirty or unclean environment

    Example

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

Origins of wallow

from Old English 'wealwian', meaning 'to roll one's body'

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Summary: wallow in Brief

The verb 'wallow' [ˈwɑːləʊ] describes rolling the body in water, snow, or mud, or indulging in something pleasurable. It can also mean being surrounded by something. Examples include 'The pigs wallowed in the mud,' and 'The company is wallowing in debt.' Phrases like 'wallow in nostalgia' and idioms like 'a wallow in the lap of luxury' extend the concept of indulgence and immersion.

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