Weltered: meaning, definitions and examples
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weltered
[ ˈwɛltərd ]
past tense
Weltered is the past tense of the verb 'welter,' which means to roll around or lie in a relaxed or unkempt way. It often implies a sense of confusion or messiness. The term can also refer to being deeply involved in something, especially in a tumultuous or chaotic manner. While used less frequently in modern English, it still evokes imagery of turmoil or disarray.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- The dog weltered in the mud after playing outside.
- After the storm, the papers weltered around the flooded room.
- He weltered in self-pity after losing the match.
Translations
Translations of the word "weltered" in other languages:
🇵🇹 manteve
🇮🇳 बिगड़ गया
🇩🇪 verwirrt
🇮🇩 terluka
🇺🇦 переплутаний
🇵🇱 zmieszany
🇯🇵 混乱した
🇫🇷 embrouillé
🇪🇸 confundido
🇹🇷 karıştırmak
🇰🇷 혼란스러운
🇸🇦 متشابك
🇨🇿 zmatený
🇸🇰 zmätený
🇨🇳 混乱的
🇸🇮 zmeden
🇮🇸 rugla
🇰🇿 аралас
🇬🇪 დაბნეული
🇦🇿 qarışıq
🇲🇽 confundido
Etymology
The word 'weltered' has its roots in Old English 'wealtrian,' meaning to roll or to roll about. This term is linked to the Proto-Germanic *waltha, which also connotes the idea of rolling. Over time, the usage of 'welter' evolved, especially in Middle English, to describe more chaotic or disordered behavior, not just physically but also in abstract contexts. The connotation of confusion and turmoil began to take shape during the late Middle Ages. Although its usage has dwindled in modern English, it persists in literature and more expressive contexts, often evoking vivid imagery of disorder.