Synonyms of basks

basks

verb

present tense third-person singular of bask

as in rests

to refrain from labor or exertion

we blissfully basked at the seashore over the long holiday

Synonyms & Similar Words

• rests
• relaxes
• reposes
• lolls
• lounges
• hangs
• kicks back
• idles
• loafs
• hangs around
• bums
• goldbricks
• hangs about
• slacks (off)
• vegges out

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• strives
• toils
• struggles
• slaves
• works
• labors
• plods
• sweats
• hustles
• plugs
• slogs
• humps
• plows
• strains
• pegs (away)
• grubs
• works out
• drudges
• travails
• exercises
• moils

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of basks

While not reflective of Murphy’s teenage years, the atmosphere and specific sense memory of ’81 that the book basks in has long been imprinted on Murphy. — Hunter Ingram, Variety, 12 Aug. 2026

Just 60 miles south of Sicily, the stunning Mediterranean archipelago basks in 300 days of sunshine a year — and its allure is only growing. — Jennifer Kester, Forbes.com, 10 July 2026

Some New York Knicks fans are calling for one of the team's most famous supporters, Spike Lee, to get some shine as the team basks in championship glory. — Mason Leib, ABC News, 15 June 2026

As Zoë Kravitz basks in her recent engagement to Harry Styles, The Batman actress is looking ahead to an upcoming milestone in their relationship. — Lara Walsh, InStyle, 11 June 2026

As humanity basks in the aftermath of the unprecedented success of Artemis II, which took humans back to the Moon for the first time in 54 years and brought them farther from Earth than ever before, many of us can’t help but think about grander goals. — Big Think, 22 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

The longstanding vacation spot basks in 343 sunny days a year, perfect for lounging on white-quartz sands or marveling at nature both above and below the water. — Symiah Dorsey, Southern Living, 12 Mar. 2026

The Central Valley city basks in around 265 days of sunshine. — Stephanie Vermillion, Outside, 4 Jan. 2026