bask
UK: bɑːsk | US: bæsk
vi. 1. To lie exposed to warmth and light, typically from the sun.
vi. 2. To revel in and enjoy a pleasant situation or feeling.
bask = bas<to bathe> + k (obsolete suffix)
- bas (from Old Norse baðask, reflexive form of baða "to bathe")
- k (a Middle English suffix, now obsolete, often used in verbs)
Etymology Origin:
The word bask originates from Old Norse baðask, meaning "to bathe oneself." Over time, the reflexive suffix -sk was dropped, and the Middle English form basken emerged, retaining the core idea of bathing in warmth or light. The modern sense of "reveling in a pleasant experience" evolved metaphorically from the physical act of sunbathing.
The cat loves to bask in the sunlight by the window.
Tourists basked on the beach during their vacation.
She basked in the praise she received for her performance.
The lizard basked on a rock to regulate its body temperature.
After winning the award, he basked in the admiration of his peers.