basking

The word “basking” has 2 syllables: bask-ing

It's pronounced as /ˈbæs.kɪŋ/

What is synonym and antonym for basking?

In the thesaurus, “basking” has 36 synonyms and 24 antonyms.

Here are synonyms and antonyms for basking along with examples of usage in sentences.

Synonyms for basking

bumming
delight in
derive pleasure
enjoy
goldbricking
hanging
hanging about
hanging around
idling
indulge
kicking back
laze
loafing
loll
lolling
lounge
lounging
luxuriate
relax
relaxing
relish
reposing
resting
revel
rollick
savor
sun
sunbathe
swim in
take comfort
take pleasure
toast oneself
vegging out
wallow
warm oneself
welter

Antonyms for basking

cover
dislike
drudging
exercising
grubbing
hate
hide
humping
hustling
laboring
moiling
plodding
plowing
plugging
slaving
slogging
straining
striving
struggling
sweating
toiling
travailing
working
working out

Meanings of basking

verb
1. To bathe in warmth; to be exposed to pleasant heat.
2. To take great pleasure or satisfaction; to feel warmth or happiness. (This verb is usually followed by "in").
noun
1. The act of one who basks.

Example Sentences

The lizard was basking in the warm sunlight on the rock.
She enjoyed basking in the praise after completing the project.
Sea turtles often spend hours basking on the shore to absorb heat.
The dog lay basking by the fireplace on a cold winter day.
After winning the award, the team was basking in their success.

On this page you'll find 60 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to basking, such as: bumming, cover, delight in, derive pleasure, dislike, drudging, enjoy.

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