Bask

Pronunciation: /bæsk/

Definitions of bask

verb to lie exposed to warmth and light, typically relaxing and enjoying oneself

Example Sentences

A1 The cat basks in the sun on the windowsill.

A2 After a long day at work, I like to bask in the feeling of accomplishment.

B1 Tourists often bask in the beauty of the tropical beaches.

B2 The athlete basked in the glory of winning the championship.

C1 The author basks in the critical acclaim of their latest novel.

C2 The artist basked in the admiration of their masterpiece at the gallery opening.

Examples of bask in a Sentence

formal The lizard likes to bask in the sun to regulate its body temperature.

informal Let's just bask in the glory of this moment.

slang I'm just going to bask in the good vibes today.

figurative She could not help but bask in the glow of his praise.

Grammatical Forms of bask

• past tense: basked
• plural: basks
• comparative: more bask
• superlative: most bask
• present tense: basks
• future tense: will bask
• perfect tense: have basked
• continuous tense: is basking
• singular: bask
• positive degree: bask
• infinitive: to bask
• gerund: basking
• participle: basked

Origin and Evolution of bask

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Old Norse

Story behind the word: The word 'bask' originated from the Old Norse word 'baðask', which means 'to bathe oneself'.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the meaning of 'bask' evolved from simply bathing oneself to enjoying warmth or light, especially in a relaxed manner.