ˈbask, -aa(ə)-, -ai-, -ȧ- verb
( -ed/-ing/-s )
Etymology: Middle English basken, from Old Norse bathask, refl. of batha to bathe — more at bathe
intransitive verb
1. : to lie in or expose oneself to a pleasant warmth or atmosphere : luxuriate
pretend that I'm still basking on the beach — Hamilton Basso
the house basked in the moonlight — Agatha Christie
spent 10 days in the capital, basking in civilization's comfort — National Geographic
2. : to take pleasure or derive enjoyment — usually used with in
he basked in the smiles of the girls and was patted and complimented by the old men — Stephen Crane
transitive verb
obsolete : to warm by continued exposure to heat
basks at the fire his hairy strength — John Milton