bask

Luxuriate in warmth

Bask means to lie exposed to warmth, especially sunlight, enjoying it: The cat basked in the afternoon sun.

The word extends to any pleasant immersion in approval or attention: She basked in the applause, basking in his newfound fame.

The sense is always of luxuriating passively in something agreeable.

sunlight

sunbathe

Expose oneself to rays

beach · poolside · bronze · sunburn · sunscreen · lotion · UV · vitamin D · solarium · tanning

contentment

revel

Celebrate with abandon

relish · delight · bliss · serenity · pleasure · satisfaction · tranquility · indulge · wallow · soak

warmth

heat

Transferred thermal energy

toasty · radiant · snug · thermal · ember · glow · fireplace · blanket · fleece · steam

glory

acclaim

Enthusiastic public approval

spotlight · fame · admiration · recognition · limelight · applause · triumph · celebrity · adoration · flattery

Categories
Opposites
thermal comfort

baskshiver

Involuntary trembling sensation

freeze · shudder · tremble · chill · huddle

effort and ease

basktoil

Strenuous, prolonged effort

labor · slave · struggle · drudge · sweat

exposure vs. concealment

baskhide

Conceal or pelt

cover · cower · retreat · shelter · shrink

Phrases
Family

basket, basketball, basking, basks, basketful, basked, basketry, basketwork

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Profile
Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Positive · Everyday, not technical · Rated G