basks
Soaks up warmth
Basks is the third-person singular of bask, meaning to lie in or expose oneself to pleasant warmth: The cat basks in the afternoon sun.
Figuratively, to bask is to take pleasure in attention or approval: She basks in the glow of her recent success.
The word suggests passive, luxurious enjoyment.
Curing hides or bronzing
- beachSandy waterside margin
- sunscreenUV-blocking skin cream
- UVInvisible solar radiation
- raysLines from a source
suntan · bronze · bikini · swimsuit · solarium · sunblock · sunburn · deckchair
Concentrated illumination source
- attentionFocused mental awareness
- adulationExtravagant, servile praise
- acclaimEnthusiastic public approval
- praiseExpression of approval
admiration · limelight · fame · applause · recognition · triumph · success · celebrity
Area beside the hearth
toasty · heat · blanket · radiator · woodstove · fireplace · snug · thermal
tanning
Curing hides or bronzing
rays · suntan · bronze · bikini · swimsuit · solarium · sunblock · sunburn · deckchair · sunhat
spotlight
Concentrated illumination source
- attentionFocused mental awareness
- adulationExtravagant, servile praise
- acclaimEnthusiastic public approval
praise · admiration · limelight · fame · applause · recognition · triumph · success · celebrity · adoration
fireside
Area beside the hearth
cozy · toasty · heat · blanket · radiator · woodstove · fireplace · snug · thermal · sauna
lounging
Reclining in idleness
- leisureFree time for relaxation
- reposePeaceful stillness or calm
- contentmentPeaceful satisfaction with circumstances
ease · comfort · serenity · tranquility · languid · idleness · laziness · siesta · hammock · unwinding
lizard
Four-legged scaled reptile
tortoise · crocodile · snake · cold-blooded · ectothermic · terrarium · scales · sunning · rock · chameleon
- laundry basketContainer for soiled garments
- basket casePerson unable to function
- fruit basketContainer of assorted produce
- picnic basketContainer for outdoor meals
- gift basketDecorated container of presents
- bread basketContainer for dinner rolls