WALLOWING Synonyms: 58 Similar and Opposite Words

wallowing

verb

present participle of wallow

as in reveling

to completely give (oneself) over to something (such as an emotion) After being laid off, he spent much of his time wallowing in self-pity. They wallowed in all the indulgences provided by the resort.

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as in shuffling

to roll around in an ungainly manner We saw a herd of cattle wallowing in the marsh.

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Recent Examples of wallowing Instead of wallowing over these changes, the revered restauranteur is adapting and embracing them. — Catharine Kaufman, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 Aug. 2026 Yelena’s and Bob’s character arcs offer an interesting reflection of Marvel’s own inner turmoil, caught between wallowing in its past and embracing an uncertain but exciting new future. — Ew Staff, Entertainment Weekly, 3 Aug. 2026 The once-proud franchise of Don Shula, the Perfect Season and Dan Marino has spent this century wallowing in mediocrity since last winning a playoff game in the 2000 season, the longest drought in the league. — Greg Cote july 27, Miami Herald, 27 July 2026 The slough was wallowing with carp. — Byron W. Dalrymple, Outdoor Life, 4 June 2026 She isn’t being morbid or wallowing in sadness; she’s inspired by a practice in Bhutan aimed at cultivating happiness and reducing anxiety about mortality — by thinking about death five times a day. — Madeline Holcombe, CNN Money, 23 May 2026 Most like to be clean, although wallowing in the mud does help keep them cool and protected from insects and the sun. — Kansas City Star, 10 May 2026 The 40-foot-long internet phenomenon had been wallowing in shallow waters near Germany since March. — Alana Wise, NPR, 2 May 2026 Recent polls show Villaraigosa, 73, wallowing at the bottom of the field, though none of the major Democratic candidates have an overwhelming edge. — Los Angeles Times, 16 Mar. 2026

Recent Examples of Synonyms for wallowing

Verb

Right in the middle of cheering, reveling masses was MARTA — a connective system of veins that efficiently moved the happy throngs.

— Doug Turnbull, AJC.com, 2 Aug. 2026
Mary Murphy, a young reporter from Queens, had been at Shea that night, reveling with her sisters in the upper loge section along the first-base line.

— Tyler Kepner, New York Times, 31 July 2026

Definition of reveling

Verb

Lyman and her family stood to leave, and although none of them spoke, the sound of more than 30 mourners shuffling out of a quiet room was enough to halt the court proceedings for a moment.

— Ariane Lange, Sacbee.com, 6 Aug. 2026
The results indicated continued progress in CVS' broader turnaround plan, which has involved cutting $2 billion in costs, closing underperforming stores, shuffling leadership and reducing costs within Medicare Advantage plans.

— Annika Kim Constantino, CNBC, 5 Aug. 2026

Definition of shuffling

Verb

Whether the race ever happens, the idea is pure Shaq, a celebrity who's renowned for indulging his passions, of which cars are near the top of the list.

— Terry Baddoo, USA Today, 13 Aug. 2026
Here was a doctor borrowing the language of a fast food brand while encouraging people not to fear indulging.

— Karin Eldor, Forbes.com, 7 Aug. 2026

Definition of indulging

Verb

Styled after a tropical paradise with swaying palm trees, Lost Island Waterpark offers endless aquatic fun during its summertime opening season, with slides, rides, and attractions.

— Carly Caramanna, Travel + Leisure, 31 July 2026
After a few hours under the hot sun, there was no better cool down than swaying to Babyface classics.

— Veronica Fernandez-Alvarado July 22, Sacbee.com, 22 July 2026

Definition of swaying

Verb

At the time, insiders also shared that Evans and Baptista were basking in their newfound parenthood.

— Lara Walsh, InStyle, 15 Aug. 2026
Rattlesnakes are most active in the mornings and evenings, and enjoy basking in the sun on Westminster pavement or trails, city officials wrote on social media.

— Lauren Penington, Denver Post, 12 Aug. 2026

Definition of basking

Verb

Similar to Abrams, the young shortstop had shown a knack for exceptional, highlight-reel plays while struggling with consistency.

— Spencer Nusbaum, New York Times, 16 Aug. 2026
Flagship carriers including American, Lufthansa, Riyadh Air and Singapore Airlines are all struggling to navigate the lengthy, multi-year approval process for bespoke cabins.

— Edward Russell, CNN Money, 15 Aug. 2026