Definition

A person or animal that indulges in excessive or uncontrolled behavior, often related to emotions or physical sensations.

Example

After a long week, she became a wallower, spending the weekend in bed watching movies and feeling sorry for herself.

Conversation

I saw you were feeling down lately, are you becoming a bit of a wallower?

Yeah, I guess I’ve been stuck in my thoughts a lot.

It's okay to feel that way sometimes, but don't let it take over.

Thanks, I appreciate you checking in on me.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Wallower → The word 'wallower' is derived from 'wallow' (from Old English 'wealwian', meaning to roll or wallow) and the suffix '-er' (meaning a person who). A wallower is a person who rolls or indulges in something, often used in a figurative sense to describe someone who indulges in emotions or experiences.

Memory Tip

Think of someone who 'rolls' ('wallow') in their feelings or experiences, and the '-er' indicates that this person is actively engaging in that behavior.

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