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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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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In my two to three hours at the bagel shop, I was basked in nostalgia.
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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
For now, however, Chris seems content to bask in the glow of this alternate universe, unaware of the enemies bearing down on him.
—Scott Meslow, Vulture, 5 Sep. 2025
In my two to three hours at the bagel shop, I was basked in nostalgia.
—Charlotte Observer, 4 Sep. 2025
See All Example Sentences for bask
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“Bask.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/bask. Accessed 16 Sep. 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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