bask

verb

ˈbask

basked; basking; basks

intransitive verb

: to lie or relax in a pleasant warmth or atmosphere

basking in the warmth of the sun

: to take pleasure or derive enjoyment

basked in the spotlight

transitive verb

obsolete : to warm by continued exposure to heat

… basks at the fire his hairy strength …

John Milton

Example Sentences

We sat basking in the sun. Tourists were basking on the beaches. He stood before the audience, basking in their applause.

Recent Examples on the Web Swimmers bask on the rocks down below and seafood restaurants set up tables teetering above the waves.

Tony Perrottet, Smithsonian Magazine, 26 Aug. 2022 To bask in the sun, the sea, and the gorgeous girls in a Central American hideaway that’s home to Mayan temples.

Andy Meek, BGR, 24 Aug. 2022 The Master Suite options allow guests to bask in the beautiful sunset over the Caribbean, as some include direct access to the beach itself.

Natalia Senanayake, Peoplemag, 15 Aug. 2022 There, perhaps, the Queen herself might bask in the warmth of their glow from afar.

Lauren Puckett-pope, ELLE, 29 July 2022 Now 79, Pedro could understandably bask in the royalties of his artists and family during the autumn of his life.

Los Angeles Times, 11 July 2022 Great Basin, Nevada Explore ancient bristlecone pines, bask in the darkest of night skies, summit Wheeler Peak and explore subterranean passages at Great Basin National Park.

Camille Fine, USA TODAY, 8 July 2022 There was no need for the snakes to bask in the sun to get warm when the ambient temperature of the swamp was in the 80s.

Paul A. Smith, Journal Sentinel, 14 Aug. 2022 Then stroll 10 minutes south to board the funicular to the top of Mount San Salvatore around sunset to watch the whole place bask in the golden hour. Hotel Splendide Royal Lugano, in the Italian-speaking region of Switzerland.

Ryan Haase, WSJ, 21 Apr. 2022 See More

单词	basked
释义	bask verb ˈbask basked; basking; basks intransitive verb 1 : to lie or relax in a pleasant warmth or atmosphere basking in the warmth of the sun 2 : to take pleasure or derive enjoyment basked in the spotlight transitive verb obsolete : to warm by continued exposure to heat … basks at the fire his hairy strength … John Milton Synonyms kick back loll lounge relax repose rest See all Synonyms & Antonyms Example Sentences We sat basking in the sun. Tourists were basking on the beaches. He stood before the audience, basking in their applause. Recent Examples on the Web Swimmers bask on the rocks down below and seafood restaurants set up tables teetering above the waves. Tony Perrottet, Smithsonian Magazine, 26 Aug. 2022 To bask in the sun, the sea, and the gorgeous girls in a Central American hideaway that’s home to Mayan temples. Andy Meek, BGR, 24 Aug. 2022 The Master Suite options allow guests to bask in the beautiful sunset over the Caribbean, as some include direct access to the beach itself. Natalia Senanayake, Peoplemag, 15 Aug. 2022 There, perhaps, the Queen herself might bask in the warmth of their glow from afar. Lauren Puckett-pope, ELLE, 29 July 2022 Now 79, Pedro could understandably bask in the royalties of his artists and family during the autumn of his life. Los Angeles Times, 11 July 2022 Great Basin, Nevada Explore ancient bristlecone pines, bask in the darkest of night skies, summit Wheeler Peak and explore subterranean passages at Great Basin National Park. Camille Fine, USA TODAY, 8 July 2022 There was no need for the snakes to bask in the sun to get warm when the ambient temperature of the swamp was in the 80s. Paul A. Smith, Journal Sentinel, 14 Aug. 2022 Then stroll 10 minutes south to board the funicular to the top of Mount San Salvatore around sunset to watch the whole place bask in the golden hour. Hotel Splendide Royal Lugano, in the Italian-speaking region of Switzerland. Ryan Haase, WSJ, 21 Apr. 2022 See More Word History Etymology Middle English, probably from Old Norse bathask, reflexive of batha to bathe; akin to Old English bæth bath First Known Use circa 1616, in the meaning defined at transitive sense Phrases Containing bask bask in the glory bask in the reflected glory bask in the glory bask in the reflected glory Kids Definition bask verb ˈbask basked; basking 1 : to lie or relax in pleasantly warm surroundings Reptiles often bask in the sun. 2 : to take pleasure or derive enjoyment The winners were basking in their success. basked verb past tense of bask as in rested to refrain from labor or exertion we blissfully basked at the seashore over the long holiday Synonyms & Similar Words Relevance rested relaxed lounged reposed lolled hanged kicked back loafed idled hung hung around bummed hung about goldbricked vegged out slacked (off) Antonyms & Near Antonyms toiled worked struggled wrought labored hustled sweated plugged plodded strove plowed strived humped slaved strained sweat slogged grubbed exercised travailed pegged (away) drudged worked out moiled See More
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bask

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Phrases Containing bask

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