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Wallowing: meaning, definitions and examples

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wallowing

 

[ หˆwษ‘หloสŠษชล‹ ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

emotionally indulging

Wallowing refers to the act of indulging in a particular emotion or state, often to an excessive degree. It typically involves immersing oneself in feelings of sadness, self-pity, or pleasure without taking proactive steps to improve oneโ€™s situation.

Synonyms

immerging, indulging, sinking, soaking

Examples of usage

  • She was wallowing in her grief after the loss.
  • He tends to wallow in nostalgia whenever he visits his hometown.
  • Instead of moving on, he kept wallowing in regret.
Context #2 | Verb

physical action

Wallowing can also refer to the act of rolling about or lying in a muddy or watery area. This behavior is often seen in animals, such as pigs, as a way to cool down or protect themselves from pests.

Synonyms

basking, logrolling, rolling

Examples of usage

  • The pigs were wallowing in the mud to stay cool.
  • He watched the dogs wallowing happily in the lake.
  • She found joy in wallowing on the beach during summer.

Translations

Translations of the word "wallowing" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น revirar-se

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคฒเฅ‹เคŸเคจเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช sich wรคlzen

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ berguling

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฒะฐะปัะฝะฝั

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ tarzaฤ‡ siฤ™

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ่ปขใŒใ‚‹

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท se vautrer

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ revolcarse

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท yuvarlanmak

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๊ตฌ๋ฅด๋‹ค

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ูŠุชุฏุญุฑุฌ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ vรกlet se

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ vรกฤพaลฅ sa

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆ‰“ๆปš

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ valjati se

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ velta sรฉr

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฐา›ั‹ั€ั‹ะฝ า›ะพะทา“ะฐะปัƒา“ะฐ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ’แƒแƒ แƒแƒแƒ‘แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ dรถnmษ™k

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ revolcarse

Etymology

The word 'wallow' has Old English origins, deriving from the word 'walwian,' which means to roll or wallow. The concept has been present in various languages, often associated with the natural behaviors of animals and their interactions with mud or water. Historically, 'wallow' was used to describe the actions of certain animals, particularly livestock, as they sought comfort or relief from heat and insects. Over time, the term has evolved to encompass emotional states, particularly negativity, where individuals may figuratively wallow in their misfortunes or discomforts. The dual meaning of 'wallow' emphasizes both the physical and emotional dimensions of the experience, illustrating how one can become enveloped in either external substances or internal emotions.

Word Frequency Rank

At rank #26,876, this word represents specialized academic or technical vocabulary. It's less frequently encountered but may be valuable in specific contexts.