raptured

American  

[rap-cherd] / ˈræp tʃərd /

adjective

Theology.

1. (especially of saints) experiencing religious ecstasy as a result of one's faith.

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Other Word Forms

• unraptured adjective

Etymology

Origin of raptured

First recorded in 1675–85; rapture + -ed ²

Example Sentences

It was me who managed to spill a glass of water over the notes Mourinho waved to a raptured audience at his unveiling news conference.

From BBC

Because they’re so light, they defy proper waste management, floating off trash cans and sanitation trucks like they’re being raptured by a garbage god.

From Los Angeles Times

I’m – barring some apocalyptic nightmare scenario where all the real doctors on earth are raptured and my Girl Scout first aid training is suddenly considered a high degree of medical skill – never going to be a doctor.

From Slate

When I was 10 I thought I was going to get raptured into heaven.

From Los Angeles Times

It looked as if the cicadas had been Raptured off.

From Washington Post