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 …—
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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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To take another cruise, basking in the sun and in the love of family, surrounded by seas and skies that are drenched in blue — her favorite color, the calming color of hope.
—Kristen Jordan Shamus, USA Today, 19 May 2025
Vacationers can bask at how well the natural world and hospitality world harmonize here during a morning walk along the shore, an afternoon lagoon excursion or a candlelit dinner at the waterfront Riva Italian restaurant.
—Forbes Travel Guide, Forbes.com, 18 May 2025
The president’s eyes are closed in the poster and both figures bask in light coming from above.
—Angie Leventis Lourgos, Chicago Tribune, 14 May 2025
So far this season, Báez has been basking in the glow of rejoining this team.
—Cody Stavenhagen, New York Times, 14 May 2025
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Kristen Jordan Shamus, USA Today, 19 May 2025
Vacationers can bask at how well the natural world and hospitality world harmonize here during a morning walk along the shore, an afternoon lagoon excursion or a candlelit dinner at the waterfront Riva Italian restaurant.
—Forbes Travel Guide, Forbes.com, 18 May 2025
The president’s eyes are closed in the poster and both figures bask in light coming from above.
—Angie Leventis Lourgos, Chicago Tribune, 14 May 2025
So far this season, Báez has been basking in the glow of rejoining this team.
—Cody Stavenhagen, New York Times, 14 May 2025
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“Bask.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/bask. Accessed 2 Jun. 2025.
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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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