enrapture

[en-rap-cher]

verb (used with object)

enraptured, enrapturing 

1. to move to rapture; delight beyond measure.

   We were enraptured by her singing.

   Synonyms: enchant, entrance, transport, enthrall

enrapture

/ ɪnˈræptʃə /

verb

1. (tr) to fill with delight; enchant

Other Word Forms

• enrapturedly adverb
• unenraptured adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of enrapture¹

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

Example Sentences

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.

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It doesn’t surprise me that men my age are enraptured by Mr. Fuentes’s memeified fascism.

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

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There are not many sports that can keep an audience enraptured through 45 minutes of ceremony before the first point is even contested.

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There were nearly 10 people on set and we were all enraptured, each of us stopping what we were doing to be in this moment with El Barrio.

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Related Words

• beguile 
• bewitch 
• elate 
• enamor 
• enchant 
• enthrall 
• fascinate