sunbathes

Soaks up rays

Sunbathes is the third-person singular form of sunbathe—to expose one's body to sunlight, typically while lying down outdoors: She sunbathes on the balcony every afternoon.

The activity is usually recreational, aimed at relaxation or tanning the skin.

tanning

bronze

Copper-tin alloy

goldenBright yellow, or precious
sun-kissedWarmed and colored by daylight
suntanSkin darkening from exposure

glow · melanin · pigment · ultraviolet · sunscreen · SPF · lotion · bikini · swimsuit · beachwear

leisure

beach

Sandy waterside margin

poolsideAdjacent to swimming area
loungeComfortable waiting room
vacationLeisure time away

resort · holiday · deck · patio · chaise · towel · hammock · lawn · rooftop · terrace

warmth

sun

Earth's primary star

heatTransferred thermal energy
raysLines from a source
radiantEmitting light or joy

balmy · summery · tropical · glow · toasty · warm · bright · midday · cloudless · solar

relaxation

basking

Warming oneself pleasantly

lazePass time idly
unwindRelease accumulated tension
reposePeaceful stillness or calm

recline · sprawl · doze · nap · restful · leisurely · carefree · languid · indulgent · soothe

Opposites

sun exposure

sunbathesshelters

Places offering protection

covers up · takes cover · hibernates

activity level

sunbathesexercises

Activities for fitness

runs · swims · works out · hikes · jogs

body temperature regulation activity

sunbathescools off

Becomes less hot

shivers · freezes

Phrases

nude sunbathingTanning while unclothed

Family

sunbathe, sunbathing, sunbathed, sunbather, sunbath, sunbathers, sunbaths

Familiarity: Top 200,000
Profile: Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Positive · Everyday, not technical · Rated G