wallow – 1.roll about or lie in mud or water especially to keep cool 2. to remain in the emotional state longer than is normal (unhappy or happy)
(Pronounced wo-low)
To remember the definition of the word wallow, use the following mnemonic:
The pig wants to lower (wallow) itself into the mud and roll around. That would keep it happy for a long time.
Examples of wallow in a sentence (1.roll about or lie in mud or water especially to keep cool)
The pig loved to wallow in mud.
It was a hot day so she decided to just wallow in the pool.
The drunk man decided to just wallow in the puddle he'd fallen in.
Examples of wallow in a sentence (2. to remain in the emotional state longer than is normal (unhappy or happy))
He'd always wallow in sadness at the slightest inconvenience.
She always tried to bring him down when he tried to wallow in happiness.
They tried everything to stop him wallowing in his grief.
