basked

VERB

lie in sunlight

Synonyms

STRONGEST

laze loll lounge relax sunbathe

STRONG

sun

WEAK

swim in toast oneself warm oneself

Antonyms

WEAK

cover hide

VERB

lie in glory

Synonyms

STRONGEST

indulge relish revel savor

STRONG

enjoy luxuriate rollick wallow welter

WEAK

delight in derive pleasure take comfort take pleasure

Antonyms

STRONGEST

dislike hate

WEAK

cover hide

Example Sentences

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With a broad smile, he took in the scene and basked in the adulation of a crowd that viewed him as a hero.

From Slate • May 20, 2026

News of a cease-fire ahead of the talks provided a global sigh of relief, and Pakistan basked in praise from around the world.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 22, 2026

He has basked in his country's military superiority, saying the current conflict has already changed the Middle East, and that Israel is now a regional power and, in some respects, a global one.

From BBC • Mar. 18, 2026

In the decade to come, Jackson basked in celebrity and international travel, including a controversial meeting with Yasser Arafat.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 17, 2026

Dorothy, who grew up without grandparents, basked in the stability and warmth of the extended Vaughan family, but loving in-laws could provide only so much salve for a missing husband’s companionship.

From "Hidden Figures" by Margot Lee Shetterly