What is another word for Basking?

Pronunciation: [bˈaskɪŋ] (IPA)

Basking is defined as lying or resting in a pleasant warmth or atmosphere. Synonyms for basking include lounging, lazing, soaking, sunning, relaxing, reclining, and luxuriating. Other synonyms can be indulging, enjoying, wallowing, delighting, and revelling in. Depending on the context, one can use any of these synonyms to describe basking. For example, one can say "I enjoyed basking in the sun," or "She was indulging in luxury by lounging on the sofa." No matter which synonym you choose, it emphasizes the peacefulness and relaxation that comes with basking or soaking in the sunshine.

What are the hypernyms for Basking?

A hypernym is a word with a broad meaning that encompasses more specific words called hyponyms.

Usage examples for Basking

They were ages to Dolph, notwithstanding that he was Basking in the smiles of the pretty Marie, and daily getting more and more enamoured.
"Bracebridge Hall, or The Humorists"
Washington Irving
The weather was so beautiful it seemed better to spend the time sitting or Basking in the warmth and brightness or strolling about.
"Afoot in England"
W.H. Hudson
Phineas McPhail was enjoying himself, Basking in the sunshine of Doggie's wealth.
"The Rough Road"
William John Locke

Famous quotes with Basking

  • We stare into the fire of life, the flame of the soul, Yet we stand, so far away, Basking in the eternal energy that flows from within it, We stand back, too scared to approach the flames.
    Unknown
  • No philosophy that he had ever heard or read gave any reasonable purpose for man's existence, nor any rational clue to his proper conduct. Basking in the sunshine might be as good a thing to do with one's life as any other — but it was not for him and he knew it, even if he could not define how he knew it.
    Robert A. Heinlein

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