noun
wallowing
Wallowing (noun) means the act of rolling in mud or indulging excessively in a feeling. Example: “His wallowing in regret was starting to worry his friends.”
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The act of rolling in mud or indulging excessively in a feeling.
"His wallowing in regret was starting to worry his friends."
How to use wallowing
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishThe noun form of wallow, usually describing dwelling in a negative emotion.
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- Plural
- wallowings
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Rhymes for wallowing
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What does “wallowing” mean?
The word “wallowing” means the act of rolling in mud or indulging excessively in a feeling. In plain terms, the noun form of wallow, usually describing dwelling in a negative emotion.
How do you use “wallowing” in a sentence?
Here is “wallowing” used in a sentence: “His wallowing in regret was starting to worry his friends.”
What part of speech is “wallowing”?
“Wallowing” is a noun.
What is the meaning of wallowing?
"wallowing" (noun) means the act of rolling in mud or indulging excessively in a feeling.
