wallow
UK: ˈwɒləʊ | US: ˈwɑːloʊ
vi. 1. (of a person or animal) to roll about or lie in mud or water for pleasure
vi. 2. to indulge in an unrestrained way in something pleasurable (e.g., self-pity or luxury)
n. 3. an act of wallowing
The word "wallow" traces back to Old English wealwian, meaning "to roll," reflecting the physical motion of rolling in mud or water. Over time, it evolved metaphorically to describe indulgent behavior, capturing both literal and figurative senses of immersion. The suffix "-ow" reinforces the action's repetitive nature, aligning with its modern usage.
The pigs wallow in the mud to cool off on hot days.
After his failure, he chose to wallow in self-pity instead of moving forward.
The hippopotamus loves to wallow in the riverbank’s shallow waters.
She refused to wallow in luxury while others struggled.
His wallow in nostalgia lasted the entire evening.