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Meaning of bask
The primary meaning of the word "bask" is to relax or take pleasure in a pleasant or comfortable situation.
Etymology of bask
The word "bask" has its roots in the Old Norse word "bask", which means to warm or be warmed, and is related to the Old English word "bæscan", which means to warm or bathe in warmth
The word has been in use since the 14th century, initially with the meaning of warming or being warmed by the sun, and later expanding to include the sense of taking pleasure or relaxing in a comfortable situation
Synonyms
recline
relax
unwind
lounge
rest
soak
warm
sunbathe
luxuriate
indulge
delight
revel
enjoy
savor
appreciate
treasure
adore
worship
idolize
glorify
exalt
pamper
coddle
cosset
bask
repose
loll
laze
dawdle
loiter
linger
tarry
saunter
amble
stroll
meander
wander
prowl
roam
sun
warm up
heat up
glow
shine
beam
radiate
gleam
sparkle
glitter
glow
shine
beam
radiate
relish
gloat
pride
rejoice
cheer
thrill
elate
exhilarate
euphorize
enchant
captivate
enthrall
mesmerize
hypnotize
beguile
charm
fascinate
allure
attract
tempt
entice
seduce
Definitions
- To relax or take pleasure in a pleasant or comfortable situation, typically one that involves warmth or comfort
- To be pleased or delighted, often in a self-satisfied way
- To warm or be warmed by the sun
Usage Examples
- The cat likes to bask in the warm sunbeams that stream through the window
- She loves to bask in the admiration of her fans after a performance
- The warm sand was perfect for basking in the sun
Antonyms
shiver
tremble
quake
shudder
shiver
chill
freeze
congeal
stiffen
numb
benumb
paralyze
petrify
frighten
terrify
intimidate
cow
daunt
dismay
dishearten
depress
dispirit
sadden
grieve
mourn
lament
sorrow
agonize
suffer
endure
bear
tolerate
brook
stomach
abide
stand
withstand
resist
oppose
fight
struggle
strive
strain
exert
labor
toil
drudge
slog
plod
trudge
slog