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Enraptured: meaning, definitions and examples

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enraptured

 

[ ɪnˈræptʃərd ]

Adjective / Verb
Context #1 | Adjective

feeling of deep pleasure or joy

Enraptured is a term used to describe a feeling of deep pleasure or joy that overwhelms the senses. It is often associated with being captivated by something beautiful, enchanting, or awe-inspiring.

Synonyms

captivated, delighted, enchanted

Examples of usage

  • I was enraptured by the breathtaking sunset over the ocean.
  • She was enraptured by the magical performance of the ballet dancers.
  • The music was so beautiful that it left the audience enraptured.
Context #2 | Verb

to fill with delight or joy

To enrapture means to fill someone with delight or joy, often to the point of overwhelming emotion. It can be used to describe the act of captivating or enchanting someone with beauty or excellence.

Synonyms

captivate, enthrall, mesmerize

Examples of usage

  • The artist's painting enraptured all who gazed upon it.
  • Her passionate speech enraptured the audience and moved them to tears.

Translations

Translations of the word "enraptured" in other languages:

🇵🇹 extasiado

🇮🇳 मंत्रमुग्ध

🇩🇪 entzückt

🇮🇩 terpukau

🇺🇦 зачарований

🇵🇱 zachwycony

🇯🇵 魅了された

🇫🇷 enchanté

🇪🇸 embelesado

🇹🇷 büyülenmiş

🇰🇷 황홀한

🇸🇦 مسحور

🇨🇿 uchvácený

🇸🇰 uchvátený

🇨🇳 着迷的

🇸🇮 očaran

🇮🇸 hrifinn

🇰🇿 таңғалған

🇬🇪 მოხიბლული

🇦🇿 heyran

🇲🇽 embelesado

Etymology

The word 'enraptured' originated from the combination of 'en-' meaning 'completely' and 'rapture' meaning 'a feeling of intense pleasure or joy'. It first appeared in the English language in the early 17th century and has been used to express overwhelming delight or joy ever since.

Word Frequency Rank

At rank #26,099, this word represents specialized academic or technical vocabulary. It's less frequently encountered but may be valuable in specific contexts.