Raptured: meaning, definitions and examples
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raptured
[ ˈræp.tʃərd ]
emotionally captivated
To be raptured means to be filled with intense joy or delight. This term often describes a state of being so enamored or pleased by something that one loses track of time or surroundings. The experience can be akin to a deep emotional or spiritual ecstasy. It is frequently used in contexts involving musical or artistic experiences that evoke profound emotional responses.
Synonyms
ecstatic, elated, enlightened, enraptured, overjoyed
Examples of usage
- She was raptured by the beauty of the sunset.
- The audience was raptured throughout the performance.
- He felt raptured listening to his favorite symphony.
Translations
Translations of the word "raptured" in other languages:
🇵🇹 arrebatado
🇮🇳 उत्साहित
🇩🇪 entzückt
🇮🇩 terpesona
🇺🇦 захоплений
🇵🇱 uradowany
🇯🇵 夢中になった
🇫🇷 enlevé
🇪🇸 rapturado
🇹🇷 büyülenmiş
🇰🇷 매료된
🇸🇦 مفتون
🇨🇿 okouzlený
🇸🇰 uchvátený
🇨🇳 被迷住的
🇸🇮 očaran
🇮🇸 heillaður
🇰🇿 қызығушылықпен
🇬🇪 გაკვირვებული
🇦🇿 heyranedici
🇲🇽 rapturado
Etymology
The word 'raptured' derives from the Latin verb 'rapere', which means 'to seize or carry away'. Its use has evolved over centuries, coming into the English language in the early 14th century. Initially, the term carried the connotation of being carried away physically. However, over time, its meaning has shifted to encompass emotional and spiritual dimensions. The term became more widely used in relation to the idea of being transported to a state of joy or bliss, often in connection with religious or transcendent experiences. The modern usage often conveys a sense of overwhelming happiness or pleasure, and it is frequently found in poetic or lyrical contexts.