n. Function: verb
1 to roll or move in an indolent and ungainly yet comfortable fashion FF1C; hogs wallowing in a cool mudhole FF1E;
Synonyms: welter
Related Words: flounder, roll, tumble; cuddle, nestle, snuggle
2 to move or progress unsteadily and clumsily as if beset by obstacles FF1C; wallowed through the mire for miles trying to get help FF1E;
Synonyms: blunder, flounder, lurch, stumble; compare STUMBLE 3
Related Words: reel, stagger, sway, totter, wamble, welter
Idioms: make heavy weather (of)
3 to become deeply or excessively involved in or with something subjectively felt as pleasant FF1C; wallowing in luxury FF1E;
Synonyms: bask, indulge, luxuriate, revel, roll, rollick, welter
Related Words: baby, humor, pamper, spoil; appreciate, delight (in), enjoy, relish
Contrasted Words: abstain, refrain; avoid, eschew, shun