basked; basking; basks
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
obsolete
: to warm by continued exposure to heat
… basks at the fire his hairy strength …—
John Milton
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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But rather than basking in the glamour of a Hollywood lifestyle, Farrow has devoted her life to her humanitarian efforts and her many children.
—Julie Tremaine, Peoplemag, 14 May 2024
The parents, currently navigating the world of raising two young children simultaneously, seem to be loving parenting and basking in the joy this chapter of their lives brings.
—Elizabeth Ayoola, Essence, 14 May 2024
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Julie Tremaine, Peoplemag, 14 May 2024
The parents, currently navigating the world of raising two young children simultaneously, seem to be loving parenting and basking in the joy this chapter of their lives brings.
—Elizabeth Ayoola, Essence, 14 May 2024
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“Bask.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/bask. Accessed 18 May. 2024.
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bask
verb
: to lie or relax in a pleasant warmth or atmosphere
bask in the sun
basked in their success
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