See Also: bask(1)(dictionary)
bask(2)(dictionary)
bask(dictionary)

bask (oh)



[Date: 1300-1400; Language: Old Norse; Origin: bathask, from batha 'to take a bath']
to enjoy sitting or lying in the heat of the sun or a fire
bask in
::Lizards were basking in the morning sun.
if a place basks in the sun, it is sunny and warm
bask in
::Tenerife was basking in afternoon sunshine as they arrived.
to enjoy the approval or attention that you are getting from other people
bask in
::She basked in the admiration of the media.
-see also bask/bathe in sb's reflected glory at glory 1 (4)