Meaning & use
wallowing
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rolling around in mud, water, or another substance for pleasure, or indulging excessively in a feeling such as self-pity.
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The hippos spent the afternoon wallowing in the muddy river.
He spent the weekend wallowing in self-pity after losing the game.
A note on using this word
Wallowing is most often used figuratively today, describing someone who is stuck dwelling on a negative emotion.
Words with a similar meaning
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