bask — to lie or sit enjoying warmth and light, typically from the sun
Part of speech: VERB
Definition: to lie or sit enjoying warmth and light, typically from the sun
Pronunciation (IPA): /bæsk/
Korean meaning: 따뜻함과 빛을 즐기며 눕거나 앉다 (주로 햇볕)
Korean pronunciation: **바**스크
Example Sentences
- My lazy dog spends all day basking in the garden like a furry solar panel.
- After winning the competition, he basked in the admiration of his peers.
- The lizard was basking on the hot stone, looking like a tiny dragon taking a spa day.
bask
VERB//bæsk//
to lie or sit enjoying warmth and light, typically from the sun

a person lies comfortably on a colorful beach towel with arms stretched out and eyes closed peacefully. Golden sunlight streams down from above, creating warm rays that visibly touch their relaxed body. The person's face shows complete contentment as they soak up the gentle heat. A friend nearby sits under an umbrella reading a book, occasionally glancing over with a smile. Seabirds walk along the shoreline while palm trees sway gently in the warm breeze. someone lying and enjoying warmth and light from the sun
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Origin
From Middle English 'basken' (14th century), originally meaning 'to bathe in warm water.' The meaning gradually expanded to include enjoying warmth from the sun or basking in pleasant conditions.
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“My lazy dog spends all day basking in the garden like a furry solar panel.”
“After winning the competition, he basked in the admiration of his peers.”
“The lizard was basking on the hot stone, looking like a tiny dragon taking a spa day.”
“She basked in the peaceful atmosphere of the mountain retreat.”
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