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basked

 

[ bæskt ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

relax, warmth

To bask means to lie in or be exposed to a pleasant warmth, usually from the sun. It can also imply taking great pleasure in an experience or enjoying a state of warmth or comfort.

Synonyms

enjoy, luxuriate, revel, sunbathe

Examples of usage

  • The cat basked in the sunlight on the windowsill.
  • She basked in the applause after her performance.
  • We spent the afternoon basking on the beach.

Translations

Translations of the word "basked" in other languages:

🇵🇹 cesto

🇮🇳 टोकरी

🇩🇪 Korb

🇮🇩 keranjang

🇺🇦 кошик

🇵🇱 kosz

🇯🇵 バスケット

🇫🇷 panier

🇪🇸 cesta

🇹🇷 sepet

🇰🇷 바구니

🇸🇦 سلة

🇨🇿 koš

🇸🇰 koš

🇨🇳 篮子

🇸🇮 košarica

🇮🇸 körfa

🇰🇿 себет

🇬🇪 კ篮ა

🇦🇿 səbət

🇲🇽 canasta

Etymology

The word 'bask' originates from the late Middle English term 'basken', which is believed to have been derived from the Old Norse 'baška', meaning 'to lie down' or 'to revel'. It first appeared in the English language in the 14th century. The original meaning was to bask in warmth, particularly in relation to sunlight, which has maintained its relevance through the centuries. Initially used in the context of physical warmth, the term has evolved to also represent a metaphorical kind of warmth, such as basking in glory or praise. This duality highlights both a physical and emotional experience, allowing the term to maintain its place in modern language.

Word Frequency Rank

This word's position of #30,861 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.