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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."

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In plain EnglishThe noun form of wallow, usually describing dwelling in a negative emotion.

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wallowings plural

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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.

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