basking

Meanings

• Verb

  To sit or lie in the sun, especially with one's feet raised and supported.

  - "After a long winter, I like to bask in the sun on the beach."
  - "The elderly man enjoyed basking in the warmth of the sun."

• Verb

  To enjoy oneself idly and luxuriously, often in the sun.

  - "The tourists were basking in the luxurious amenities of the resort."
  - "The children were basking in the joy of their new toys."

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with basking
asking , baking , making , shaking

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Variants

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bask , basked , basking , basks , basking shark , basking sharks

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Forms

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basked, basking, basked (past participle), basks, basked (past tense), basking (present participle)

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Etymology

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Old English bascan ‘to bathe, bathe oneself’, from bæsc ‘bath’.

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Trivia

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1. Basking sharks are the second-largest shark species, but they do not feed at the surface like great white sharks. Instead, they filter feed in deep waters.

2. Basking in the sun can help improve your mood and reduce stress levels.

3. The ancient Greeks believed that basking in the sun could help cure various ailments, including jaundice and gout.

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Related Concepts

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1. Sunbathing: The practice of lying or sitting in the sun to absorb its warmth and vitamin D.

2. Relaxation: The act of reducing mental and physical tension and promoting rest.

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Culture

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Basking has been a popular activity throughout history, often associated with relaxation and rejuvenation. In literature, basking is mentioned in works such as 'To Kill a Mockingbird' by Harper Lee and 'The Great Gatsby' by F. Scott Fitzgerald. In art, there are numerous paintings depicting people basking in the sun, such as Vincent van Gogh's 'The Bedroom' and Edvard Munch's 'The Sun'. In music, there are songs with the word 'basking' in the title, such as 'Basking in the Glory' by The Black Crowes and 'Basking in the Light' by The Moody Blues.

How to Memorize "basking"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize yourself lying in the sun, feeling the warmth on your skin and the gentle breeze in your hair.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'basking' with relaxation, sunshine, and warmth.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Basking in the Sun' to remember the meaning of the word.

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