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wallowed

 

[ ˈwɑːloʊd ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

past tense

Wallowed is the past tense of the verb 'wallow', which means to roll about or lie relaxed in a particular place. It can refer to animals, especially pigs, rolling in mud or water for comfort or to cool off. The term can also describe a person indulging in something, like emotions or sensations, often to an excessive degree. Wallowed can imply a state of inertia in which one may revel in their circumstances rather than seeking change.

Synonyms

immersed, indulged, revelled, rolled

Examples of usage

  • The pig wallowed in the mud to stay cool.
  • After the breakup, she wallowed in her sorrow for days.
  • He wallowed in self-pity instead of moving forward.
  • They wallowed in the warm waters of the hot spring.

Translations

Translations of the word "wallowed" in other languages:

🇵🇹 afundado

🇮🇳 गर्दन में डालना

🇩🇪 verschlungen

🇮🇩 tertelan

🇺🇦 захоплений

🇵🇱 pochłonięty

🇯🇵 飲み込まれた

🇫🇷 avalé

🇪🇸 sumergido

🇹🇷 yutulmuş

🇰🇷 삼킨

🇸🇦 ابتلع

🇨🇿 pohlcený

🇸🇰 pohltený

🇨🇳 吞下

🇸🇮 pogoltnjen

🇮🇸 soginn

🇰🇿 сіңірілген

🇬🇪 გადაყლაპული

🇦🇿 yutulmuş

🇲🇽 tragado

Etymology

The word 'wallow' originates from the Old English term 'wealwian', which means to roll or to wallow in. This is further traced back to Proto-West Germanic '*walwōną', indicating similar connotations of rolling or moving about clumsily. The use of the term has evolved over time, often associated with animals, particularly in reference to their behavior in mud or water, which provides relief from parasites and heat. By the 14th century, 'wallow' began to take on additional meanings, extending to human experiences and emotions, implying a yield to negative feelings or circumstances, thus enriching its connotative depth. Today, 'wallowed' captures both the literal and metaphorical essence of indulging in a state or condition, with roots steeped in the physicality of movement through various substances.

Word Frequency Rank

This word's position of #32,453 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.