basking

[US]/bɑːskɪŋ/
[UK]/ˈbæs.kɪŋ/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

v.to lie in or expose oneself to sunlight for warmth and pleasure; to enjoy something greatly.; to become famous because of someone else's achievements.; to benefit from someone or something else's success.

Phrases & Collocations

basking in success

basking in praise

basking in nostalgia

basking on vacation

Example Sentences

the cat was basking in the warm sunlight.

he spent the afternoon basking on the beach.

the children were basking in the joy of the holiday.

she loves basking in the attention from her fans.

after the exam, he enjoyed basking in his success.

the dog was happily basking in the garden.

they spent the day basking in each other's company.

she was basking in the glow of her recent achievements.

the tourists were basking in the beauty of the landscape.

he enjoys basking in the warmth of the fireplace.

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