Raptly: meaning, definitions and examples

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raptly

 

[ หˆrรฆptli ]

Adverb
Context #1 | Adverb

manner of attention

Raptly is an adverb that describes an intense or engrossed manner of listening or observing. When someone is raptly engaged, they are completely absorbed and focused on what is happening, showing no distractions.

Synonyms

attentively, engrossedly, enthralled

Examples of usage

  • She listened raptly to the speaker's captivating tale.
  • The audience watched raptly as the magician performed his tricks.
  • He stared raptly at the painting, mesmerized by its beauty.

Translations

Translations of the word "raptly" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น rapidamente

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคคเฅ‡เคœเคผเฅ€ เคธเฅ‡

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช schnell

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ dengan cepat

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ั€ะฐะฟั‚ะพะฒะพ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ nagล‚e

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๆ€ฅ้€Ÿใซ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท rapidement

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ rรกpidamente

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท hฤฑzla

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๊ธ‰ํžˆ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุจุณุฑุนุฉ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ rychle

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ rรฝchlo

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ่ฟ…้€Ÿๅœฐ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ hitro

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ fljรณtt

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะถั‹ะปะดะฐะผ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒกแƒฌแƒ แƒแƒคแƒแƒ“

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ tez

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ rรกpidamente

Etymology

The word 'raptly' derives from the adjective 'rapt,' which comes from the Latin 'raptus', meaning 'seized' or 'carried away.' The term evolved through Middle English as 'rapte,' indicating a state of being fully absorbed or engrossed in something. The context typically implies a sense of being captivated or enchanted by an experience, whether it be a conversation, performance, or visual art. The transformation from 'rapt' to 'raptly' reflects the adverbial form used to describe how someone engages with an object of focus. This evolution in language underlines the innate human response to beauty and fascination, showcasing our tendency to become completely enveloped in certain moments or narratives.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #39,009, this word is encountered relatively rarely in everyday English. It might appear in literary works or specialized texts but isn't essential for general communication.