Synonyms

enrapture

American

[en-rap-cher] / ɛnˈræp tʃər /

verb (used with object)

enraptured, enrapturing

to move to rapture; delight beyond measure.

We were enraptured by her singing.

Synonyms:

enchant, entrance, transport, enthrall

enrapture British

/ ɪnˈræptʃə /

verb

(tr) to fill with delight; enchant

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Other Word Forms

enrapturedly adverb
unenraptured adjective

Etymology

Origin of enrapture

First recorded in 1730–40; en- ¹ + rapture

Example Sentences

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And one venture capitalist described in exhaustive detail the circular flow of money behind a recent investment by Nvidia into his AI startup, enrapturing the crowd with his explanation of how capitalism really works.

From The Wall Street Journal

Filled with humor and clever puzzles, the series enraptures the audience with a journey that is both entertaining and life-affirming in its unshakeable humanity.

From Salon

“I feel a level of satisfaction, a completeness as a human being, when I’m being surprised and enraptured with somebody else’s vision of the world,” he says.

From Los Angeles Times

Think of an athlete in the middle of a game, or a musician enraptured by a melody or the rare magic of getting lost in a project or conversation and realizing an hour has evaporated.

From Salon

To the millions enraptured with his music and hypnotic voice, the multiple Grammy winner’s infrequent appearances added to his legend.

From Salon

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