bask

intransitive-verb
UK: /bɑːsk/
US: /bæsk/

  1. To lie or sit enjoying the warmth, especially from the sun.

    1. The lizard likes to bask in the sun. [ ] [ ]
    2. We could bask on the beach all day if we didn't have to work and could enjoy the warm sand. [ ] [ ]

  2. To enjoy a pleasant feeling or situation.

    1. They bask in the glory of winning. [ ] [ ]
    2. After the successful product launch, the team could bask in the satisfaction of a job well done. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

revel delight luxuriate soak lounge sunbathe
bask transitive-verb

  1. To expose oneself to pleasant warmth or light.

    1. I bask my face in the sun. [ ] [ ]
    2. She likes to bask her body in the warm sunshine every summer at the sea side. [ ] [ ]
bask noun

  1. Warmth or light received from the sun or other source.

    1. The seals lay in the bask of the sun. [ ] [ ]
    2. The cat stretched in the bask, thoroughly enjoying the warmth on the floor. [ ] [ ]

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "bask" in English means: To lie or sit enjoying the warmth, especially from the sun., To enjoy a pleasant feeling or situation..

The phonetic transcription of "bask" is /bɑːsk/ in British English and /bæsk/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "bask": revel, delight, luxuriate, soak, lounge, sunbathe.

Example usage of "bask": "The lizard likes to bask in the sun.". More examples on the page.