bask
To bathe in warmth; to be exposed to pleasant heat.
Example
“She shivered until she got to the cozy fireplace, where she could bask in the heat coming off it.”
Other meanings
To expose oneself to heat, especially sunlight, in order to raise body temperature, as a form of thermoregulation.
To take great pleasure or satisfaction; to feel warmth or happiness.
“I basked in her love.”
Synonyms
- enjoy
- relish
Related words
- abask
- bask in the sunshine
Word history
From Old Norse "baðask" (to take a bath).
Where this comes from
This definition is adapted from “bask” on Wiktionary, by its contributors; related-word lists use Open English WordNet (CC BY 4.0, based on Princeton WordNet), published under CC BY-SA 4.0. This page is published under the same licence.