basked

Soaked up rays

Basked is the past tense of bask, meaning to lie or sit in warmth or light, enjoying it: The cat basked in the afternoon sun.

Figuratively, to bask is to take pleasure in attention or approval: She basked in the glow of her success.

The word suggests relaxed, passive enjoyment.

sunlight

sunbathing

Deliberate exposure to rays

warmth · glow · radiance · golden · beach · poolside · sunbather · tanning · bronzing · lounging

contentment

bliss

Perfect, serene felicity

happiness · peacefulness · tranquility · well-being · gratitude · delight · repose · ease · fulfillment · joy

relaxation

lounging

Reclining in idleness

unwinding · resting · reposing · leisure · siesta · hammock · poolside · spa · retreat · vacation

warmth

fireside

Area beside the hearth

toasty · cozy · snug · fire · bonfire · campfire · radiant · heated · thermal · flannel

glory

acclaim

Enthusiastic public approval

spotlight · fame · recognition · triumph · success · applause · admiration · celebrity · limelight · accolades

Opposites
warmth and comfort exposure

baskedshivered

Shook from cold

froze · chilled · shuddered · huddled · trembled

enjoyment and reception

baskedsuffered

Underwent pain or hardship

cringed · recoiled · wilted · withered · shrank

Phrases
Family

basket, bask, basketball, basking, basks, basketful, basketry

Familiarity
Top 50,000
Profile
Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Positive · Everyday, not technical · Rated G