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
- enraptures
- enrapturing
- enraptured
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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