bask

verb

ˈbask 

basked; basking; basks

intransitive verb

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

transitive verb

obsolete : to warm by continued exposure to heat

… basks at the fire his hairy strength …

—John Milton

Synonyms

• kick back
• loll
• lounge
• relax
• repose
• rest

Examples 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.

Recent Examples on the Web

Every year, thousands flock to the Catskills, New York to bask in the beauty of the fall foliage. —Anna Haines, Forbes, 4 Nov. 2024

No one deserved to bask in the glow of adulation more. —Christian Blauvelt, IndieWire, 4 Nov. 2024

The Six of Wands celebrates your achievements and encourages you to take a moment to bask in the delight of your success. —Valerie Mesa, People.com, 31 Oct. 2024

European banks bask in profits UBS smashed expectations for the third quarter, bringing in $1.43 billion net profit attributable to shareholders, compared with a forecast of $667.5 million in a LSEG poll. —Yeo Boon Ping, CNBC, 30 Oct. 2024

Word History

Etymology

Middle English, probably from Old Norse bathask, reflexive of batha to bathe; akin to Old English bæth bath

First Known Use

circa 1616, in the meaning defined at transitive sense

Phrases Containing bask

• bask in the glory
• bask in the reflected glory

Kids Definition

bask

verb

ˈbask 

: to lie or relax in a pleasant warmth or atmosphere

bask in the sun

basked in their success