bask

• Sich wohlig in Wärme und Licht, meist der Sonne, liegen und dies genießen; auch: eine angenehme Situation oder ein angenehmes Gefühl genießen.

A verb used to indicate the act of lying exposed to warmth and light, typically from the sun, or to enjoy a pleasant situation or feeling.

1. Enjoy warmth or lightB1formal

   To lie in or be exposed to pleasant warmth, especially from the sun.

   Wärme oder Licht genießen

   • The cat basked in the sun on the windowsill.
   • Tourists basked on the beach during the holiday.
   • She basked in the warm glow of the fireplace.

   Synonymelazelollloungeluxuriaterevelsunbathewallow

2. Enjoy attention or praiseB2formal

   To take great pleasure or satisfaction from something, such as praise, admiration, or success.

   Aufmerksamkeit oder Lob genießen

   • The actor basked in the applause of the audience.
   • He basked in the glory of his victory.
   • She basked in the compliments from her colleagues.

   Synonymedelightgloryluxuriaterelishrevelsavorwallow

   Antonymebroodlanguishsuffer