bask

The definition of bask means to enjoy a happy or very comfortable situation.

(verb)

Standing onstage while the audience applauds your fantastic performance is an example of to bask in the appreciation.
Sitting outside on a warm sunny day is an example of to bask in the sunshine.

See bask in Webster's New World College Dictionary

intransitive verb

to warm oneself pleasantly, as in the sunlight
to enjoy a warm or pleasant feeling from being in a certain environment or situation: to bask in someone's favor

Origin: ME basken, to wallow (in blood): found only in Gower & Lydgate; < ?: modern use apparently due to Shakespeare's misunderstanding of Lydgate

transitive verb

Archaic to expose to warmth

See bask in American Heritage Dictionary 4

intransitive verb basked, bask·ing, basks

To expose oneself to pleasant warmth.
To take great pleasure or satisfaction: “an opportunity to bask in the genteel applause of the faithful” (Paul A. Witteman).

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Origin: Middle English basken

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