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wallow in

UK
/ˈwɒləʊ ɪn/
US
/ˈwɑloʊ ɪn/

Translations

wallow inverb
wallowed in
Past Simple
wallowed in
Past Participle
wallowing in
Gerund
UK
/ˈwɒləʊ ɪn/
US
/ˈwɑloʊ ɪn/
He tends to wallow in self-pity when things don't go his way.
Он склонен упиваться саможалостью, когда что-то идет не так.
She would rather solve her problems than wallow in them.
Она предпочитает решать свои проблемы, а не погрязать в них.
Synonyms
revel in
indulge in
luxuriate in
bask in
immerse oneself in

Definitions

wallow inverb
To indulge in an unrestrained way in something that creates a pleasurable sensation.
After winning the championship, the team wallowed in their success for days.
To roll about or lie relaxed in mud or water, especially to keep cool, avoid biting insects, or spread scent.
The pigs wallowed in the mud to escape the heat of the afternoon sun.
To become or remain helpless or self-pitying.
He tended to wallow in self-pity instead of taking action to improve his situation.
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