1. lying or sitting in warmth and light, especially sunlight
Usage: present participle of ‘bask’
2. enjoying and taking pleasure in something, especially praise or attention
Usage: present participle of ‘bask’

1. the act of lying in warmth or enjoying something pleasurable
Usage: gerund form

Examples

• The cat was basking in the sunny window.
• Seals were basking on the warm rocks.
• She was basking in the praise from her teacher.
• The actor was basking in the applause.
• Basking in the sun is one of summer’s simple pleasures.
• The lizard spent hours basking on the hot stone.
• He was basking in his recent success.