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basking
1. n. The act of one who basks.
bask
1. v. To bathe in warmth; to be exposed to pleasant heat.
to bask in the sun
2. v. (figurative) To take great pleasure or satisfaction; to feel warmth or happiness. (This verb is usually followed by "in").
I basked in her love.
to bask in someone's favour

Example Sentences

His humiliation on the world stage must have felt bitter sitting across the table from a French president basking in global success for taking the opposite strategy.

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