wallow
wallow Lexical Profile
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• verb
To indulge in an unrestrained way in an emotion, state, or condition (especially a negative one such as self-pity or grief).
"Instead of continuing to wallow in disappointment over the rejected proposal, the team began drafting a new strategy."
To roll about or lie relaxedly in mud or water, especially to keep cool or avoid biting insects (chiefly of large animals).
"Water buffalo frequently wallow in shallow marshes during the hottest hours of the afternoon."
To roll heavily from side to side while moving slowly through rough water or turbulent air (of a boat or aircraft).
"The heavily laden cargo ship began to wallow in the deep ocean swells as the storm approached."
• noun
A muddy or dusty depression in the ground where animals go to roll about and cool themselves.
"The wild boars gathered at the muddy wallow near the edge of the forest to escape the midday heat."
An act of rolling or lying relaxedly in mud, water, or another substance.
"After a brief wallow in the shallow river, the hippopotamus climbed back onto the grassy bank."
• Rhymes for wallow
Word Origin & Etymology
Derived from Old English 'wealwian', meaning 'to roll around', which stems from a Proto-Germanic root related to the Latin 'volvere' (to roll or turn).