bask

verb

ˈbask

basked; basking; basks

Synonyms of bask next

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

Examples of bask in a Sentence

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

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There was not the same quality of opposition, but given what was at stake, the riotous procession of four uninterrupted goals basked the ground in belief. —

Beren Cross, The Athletic, 16 Feb. 2025 Not so long ago, Taiwan basked in seemingly boundless, bipartisan support in Washington, where the island has long been regarded as a valiant democratic partner against China. —

Chris Buckley, New York Times, 13 Feb. 2025 But there’s little time for Larkin Poe to bask in that glow. —

Bill Kopp, SPIN, 27 Jan. 2025 Harry, though, wasn’t in London to bask in his victory or to experience all the media fuss there over his court case. —

Martha Ross, The Mercury News, 23 Jan. 2025 See all Example Sentences for bask