luxuriating

present participle of luxuriate
as in revelling
to enjoy something that is appealingly rich or relaxing He spent the morning luxuriating in his bed. She luxuriated in the beauties of the natural world.

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basking
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  • Forty-five minutes later, the racetrack appears almost without warning — coiled like a basking viper in the Tuscan countryside.
    Jonathan Hawkins, CNN Money, 10 Sep. 2025
  • Most families stay in vacation rentals on these islands and spend their time basking on the sand or exploring nature.
    Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 9 Sep. 2025
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“Luxuriating.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/luxuriating. Accessed 16 Sep. 2025.

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