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Rapt: meaning, definitions and examples

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rapt

 

[ rรฆpt ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

state of being

Rapt describes a state of being completely absorbed or engrossed in something. When someone is rapt, they are often so focused on a particular activity or thought that they fail to notice what is happening around them. This word conveys a sense of intense pleasure or admiration. It can be used in various contexts, often related to overwhelming joy or fascination.

Synonyms

absorbed, enthralled, fascinated

Examples of usage

  • She listened to the music with rapt attention.
  • The audience was rapt during the magician's performance.
  • He read the book with rapt interest, losing track of time.

Translations

Translations of the word "rapt" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น rapto

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค…เคชเคนเคฐเคฃ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Rapt

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ penculikan

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฟะพั…ะธั‚

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ porwanie

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ่ช˜ๆ‹

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท rapt

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ rapto

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท kaรงฤฑrma

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์œ ๊ดด

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุงุฎุชุทุงู

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ รบnos

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ รบnos

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ่ฏฑๆ‹

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ rop

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ rรถfun

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฑาฑะทัƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ’แƒแƒขแƒแƒชแƒ”แƒ‘แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ qaรงฤฑrma

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ rapto

Etymology

The word 'rapt' originates from the Latin 'rapere', which means 'to seize or carry away'. This Latin root evolved into the Old French 'rapter', which retained the meaning of being taken or seized. Over time, the term made its way into Middle English as 'rapten', evolving into the modern 'rapt' we know today. Initially, it had a broader implication related to being seized by emotion or action. The use of 'rapt' in English has shifted, and while it still retains its original connotation of being taken away by something compelling, it is now frequently applied to experiences of intense focus or fascination. Its historical journey reflects the transformation of language and how words adapt to fit new contexts while maintaining a connection to their roots.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #20,994, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.