verb
to enjoy sitting or lying in warm sunlight
The cats basked in the afternoon sun.
Common phrases & grammar
bask in the sun · bask in the warmth
American English
How to pronounce basks
verbB2
BAASKS
/bæsks/
One syllable.
Related entry: bask
to enjoy sitting or lying in warm sunlight
Practice out loudMeanings & examples
verbless common
to enjoy praise, attention, or success
She basked in the praise after her speech.
Common phrases & grammar
bask in praise · bask in attention