wallow

/ˈwɒloʊ, ˈwæloʊ/

Definitions

1. verb

to lie or fall heavily in a liquid, especially water, or to move heavily through a liquid

“She let her child wallow in the mud and then had to wash him off.”

2. verb

to indulge in a pleasure or luxury, often excessively

“He has been wallowing in the luxury of his new mansion.”

3. noun

a depression or hollow in the ground, especially one filled with water

“The wallow was home to several animals during the dry season.”

4. noun

a state of deep sadness or depression

“She felt a wallow of despair after losing her job.”

Synonyms

  • indulge
  • lounge

Antonyms

  • abstain
  • fast