Schwelgen Translations, meanings and synonyms

"Schwelgen" is used as verb with the meaning of "to revel", "to indulge" or "to luxuriate".

Essential properties of "schwelgen"

Its most important properties are:

Properties

Infinitive: schwelgen
Simple past: schwelgte
Participle: geschwelgt

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Note: These properties are not absolute. A transitive verb can be used intransitively and vice versa depending on context, and many verbs can be used reflexively even though they are not primarily reflexive.

Meanings of "schwelgen" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms

It has the meanings and uses detailed below:

1.) "To intensely enjoy sensory or emotional pleasures"

Definition: "To intensely enjoy something, especially sensory or emotional pleasures."
Translation(s): to revel, to indulge, to luxuriate
Synonym(s): genießen, sich erfreuen, sich ergötzen
Antonym(s): entbehren, verzichten
Related word(s): Vergnügen, Genuss, Freude

📝 Some usage examples:

Er liebt es, in Erinnerungen zu schwelgen.He loves to revel in memories.
Nach dem Essen schwelgten sie in köstlichen Desserts.After dinner, they indulged in delicious desserts.
Sie schwelgte in der Musik des Orchesters.She luxuriated in the music of the orchestra.

2.) "To immerse oneself in thoughts or memories with pleasure"

Definition: "To immerse oneself in thoughts or memories with great pleasure."
Translation(s): to revel in, to dwell on, to wallow in
Synonym(s): träumen, nachsinnen
Antonym(s): vergessen, ignorieren
Related word(s): Erinnerung, Nachdenken

📝 Some usage examples:

Sie schwelgte in den Erinnerungen ihrer Kindheit.She reveled in the memories of her childhood.
Er schwelgte in Gedanken an seine Reisen.He indulged in thoughts of his travels.
In stillen Momenten schwelgt er oft in der Vergangenheit.In quiet moments, he often dwells on the past.

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