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 MiltonExamples 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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Both thrive in slightly acidic soil, love basking in full sun, and appreciate regular watering.
—Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 Apr. 2026
Floorboards and beige walls didn’t do much to set the mood, but they were beautifully accompanied by period furniture and lamps, that kept the post-war vibe the rest of the hotel basks in.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 31 Mar. 2026
But unlike the easily predictable radiation exposures from flying through the Van Allen Belts or basking in the background flux of galactic cosmic rays, the dose an astronaut gets from solar activity can vary enormously.
—Meghan Bartels, Scientific American, 31 Mar. 2026
Made from melamine, these dessert plates can be used indoors or outdoors and look especially stylish basking in the summer sun.
—Helena Madden, Martha Stewart, 31 Mar. 2026
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Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 Apr. 2026
Floorboards and beige walls didn’t do much to set the mood, but they were beautifully accompanied by period furniture and lamps, that kept the post-war vibe the rest of the hotel basks in.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 31 Mar. 2026
But unlike the easily predictable radiation exposures from flying through the Van Allen Belts or basking in the background flux of galactic cosmic rays, the dose an astronaut gets from solar activity can vary enormously.
—Meghan Bartels, Scientific American, 31 Mar. 2026
Made from melamine, these dessert plates can be used indoors or outdoors and look especially stylish basking in the summer sun.
—Helena Madden, Martha Stewart, 31 Mar. 2026
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“Bask.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/bask. Accessed 4 Apr. 2026.
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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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