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Antonyms for basked

Grammar : Verb
Spell : bask, bahsk
Phonetic Transcription : bæsk, bɑsk


Definition of basked

Origin :
  • late 14c., basken "to wallow (in blood)," with loss of middle syllable, from Old Norse baðask "to bathe oneself," reflexive of baða "bathe" (see bathe). Modern meaning "soak up a flood of warmth" is apparently due to Shakespeare's use of the word in reference to sunshine in "As You Like It" (1600). Related: Basked; basking.
  • verb lie in sunlight
  • verb lie in glory
Example sentences :
  • Bill completely filled a chair, where he basked in the evening sunlight.
  • Extract from : « The Law-Breakers » by Ridgwell Cullum
  • The loss of that favor in which, as in a sunshine, he basked, is a bereavement too great to be borne.
  • Extract from : « Sir Jasper Carew » by Charles James Lever
  • There was not a clime he had not basked in; not an engagement he had not witnessed.
  • Extract from : « Charles O'Malley, The Irish Dragoon, Volume 1 (of 2) » by Charles Lever
  • Meanwhile he basked in the sun of notoriety, and played his rôle of the man of principle.
  • Extract from : « Half a Hero » by Anthony Hope
  • For years they could hardly be said to live like mortals: they basked in bliss.
  • Extract from : « White Lies » by Charles Reade
  • Herds of black buffalo, submerged up to the nose, basked in the water.
  • Extract from : « In Mesopotamia » by Martin Swayne
  • It was a great success for Madame and she basked in it; she had even a compliment for Roger.
  • Extract from : « Margarita's Soul » by Ingraham Lovell
  • She only basked in the warmth of his feeling, which was as a grateful blaze to one who is cold.
  • Extract from : « Sister Carrie » by Theodore Dreiser
  • Just now her thoughts were far away as she basked in the warmth of the stove.
  • Extract from : « The Heart of Unaga » by Ridgwell Cullum
  • Connected with his choice Corps, it had basked in the sunshine of his favor.
  • Extract from : « Red-Tape and Pigeon-Hole Generals » by William H. Armstrong

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