Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

bask

verb
/bask/
Definition
to lie in or be exposed to a pleasant warmth, especially from the sun.
Examples
  • After the long hike, we decided to bask in the sun on the beach.
  • The cat loves to bask in the warm rays that come through the window.
  • He basked in the applause of the audience after his performance.
Meaning
To enjoy warmth or pleasure from a source, typically the sun, often in a leisurely or relaxed manner.
Synonyms
  • revel
  • enjoy
  • luxuriate
  • soak up