Wrapt: meaning, definitions and examples
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wrapt
[ ræpt ]
state of being
Wrapt refers to being deeply absorbed or engrossed in a particular activity, thought, or feeling. It suggests a complete immersion or preoccupation with something to the point of being unaware of the surrounding environment.
Synonyms
absorbed, captivated, engrossed.
Examples of usage
- She was wrapt in her book, oblivious to everything around her.
- The audience was wrapt during the performance.
- He listened with a wrapt attention to the speaker's words.
Translations
Translations of the word "wrapt" in other languages:
🇵🇹 envolto
🇮🇳 लिपटा हुआ
🇩🇪 eingewickelt
🇮🇩 dibungkus
🇺🇦 обгорнутий
🇵🇱 owinięty
🇯🇵 包まれた
🇫🇷 enveloppé
🇪🇸 envuelto
🇹🇷 sarılmış
🇰🇷 감싸인
🇸🇦 مغلف
🇨🇿 zabalený
🇸🇰 zabalený
🇨🇳 包裹的
🇸🇮 ovito
🇮🇸 umbúið
🇰🇿 оралған
🇬🇪 დახვეული
🇦🇿 bükülmüş
🇲🇽 envuelto
Etymology
The word 'wrapt' is a variant of the adjective 'wrapped', which itself derives from the Old English 'wræppan', meaning 'to wrap, envelop, or cover'. The use of 'wrapt' to signify being wrapped up in thought or feeling dates back to the early 20th century. It reflects a state where one is encapsulated in their mental or emotional experience, reminiscent of being physically wrapped. The etymological journey indicates a movement from the physical act of wrapping to a metaphorical expression describing mental absorption. Over time, 'wrapt' has become a more poetic and less frequently used term in modern English, often found in literary contexts, whereas 'wrapped' is more commonly used in everyday language.