How Do You Spell WALLOWED?

Pronunciation: [wˈɒlə͡ʊd] (IPA)

The word "wallowed" is spelled with the phonetic transcription /ˈwɔləʊd/, with the stress on the first syllable. The first sound is a voiced labiodental fricative /w/, followed by an open mid-back rounded vowel /ɔ/, and a lateral approximant /l/. The second syllable starts with a close-mid back rounded vowel /o/ and ends with the dental sound /d/. "Wallowed" is a past tense verb that means to roll around in mud, water or something soft, often expressing a feeling of distress or depression.

WALLOWED Meaning and Definition

  1. Wallowed is a verb that is commonly used to describe an action where a person or animal indulges in a highly pleasurable or carefree activity, often with a sense of abandon, enthusiasm, or abandon. It can also describe a physical motion or action performed by animals, particularly mammals.

    In the context of human behavior, to wallow often implies a sense of immersing oneself in something enjoyable, often with a lack of restraint or concern for consequences. This could include indulging in excessive eating, drinking, or leisure activities, or even engaging in self-pity or melancholy. It can also refer to the act of being overwhelmed by emotions or engulfed in a state of inaction or depression.

    In relation to animals, wallowing typically refers to a specific behavior exhibited by certain species such as hippos, elephants, or rhinos. They often immerse themselves in shallow water, mud, or dust, using these substances to create a protective coating over their skin, cool off, or ward off parasites. Wallowing can also be seen as a social activity among animals, serving as a means of strengthening bonds or asserting dominance within a group.

    Overall, whether used to describe human or animal behavior, wallowed suggests a degree of abandonment, self-indulgence, or immersion in an activity or substance that brings pleasure, comfort, or social significance.

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Etymology of WALLOWED

The word "wallowed" is derived from the Old English word "wealwian", which means "to roll or wallow". It has further roots in the Old English word "wealwian" and the Proto-Germanic word "walwjaną", both meaning "to roll", "to toss", or "to wallow". This word later evolved into Middle English as "wallowen" and eventually became the modern English term "wallowed". The concept of wallowing refers to the action of rolling around or immersing oneself in water, mud, or any other substance.

Conjugate verb Wallowed

CONDITIONAL

I would wallow
we would wallow
you would wallow
he/she/it would wallow
they would wallow

FUTURE

I will wallow
we will wallow
you will wallow
he/she/it will wallow
they will wallow

FUTURE PERFECT

I will have wallowed
we will have wallowed
you will have wallowed
he/she/it will have wallowed
they will have wallowed

PAST

I wallowed
we wallowed
you wallowed
he/she/it wallowed
they wallowed

PAST PERFECT

I had wallowed
we had wallowed
you had wallowed
he/she/it had wallowed
they had wallowed

PRESENT

I wallow
we wallow
you wallow
he/she/it wallows
they wallow

PRESENT PERFECT

I have wallowed
we have wallowed
you have wallowed
he/she/it has wallowed
they have wallowed
I am wallowing
we are wallowing
you are wallowing
he/she/it is wallowing
they are wallowing
I was wallowing
we were wallowing
you were wallowing
he/she/it was wallowing
they were wallowing
I will be wallowing
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I have been wallowing
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I will have been wallowing
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I would have wallowed
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I would be wallowing
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I would have been wallowing
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they would have been wallowing

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