ENGLISH DICTIONARY

Enrapture

Definition, Meaning & Examples

Pronunciation /ɪnˈɹæpt͡ʃə(ɹ)/ · Part of speech verb

Quick meaning: Enrapture is a verb meaning (transitive) To fill with great delight or joy; to fascinate or captivate.

Meaning

(transitive) To fill with great delight or joy; to fascinate or captivate.

Example Sentences

Her song enraptured the audience with vivid images of the Scandinavian landscapes.
The pace came off the match as the first half continued, with the occasional frenetic moment down the flanks enlivening what otherwise became a chess-like tactical battle. But as is the magic of football, this beautiful game that enraptures so many of us, that it only took one of those split-second moments to change everything.

Word Forms

Synonyms for enrapture

Depending on context, synonyms include transport, enthrall, ravish, enchant, enthral.

Antonyms for enrapture

Common opposites include disillusion, disenchant.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include enchant, enthrall, ravish, transport, enthral, encaptivate.

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