rapturous

[ rap-cher-uh s ]

/ ˈræp tʃər əs /

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adjective

full of, feeling, or manifesting ecstatic joy or delight.

characterized by, attended with, or expressive of such rapture: rapturous praise.

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Origin of rapturous

First recorded in 1670–80; rapture + -ous

Related forms

rap·tur·ous·ly, adverbrap·tur·ous·ness, nounun·rap·tur·ous, adjectiveun·rap·tur·ous·ly, adverb

un·rap·tur·ous·ness, noun

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Examples from the Web for rapturously

It is simply meant to be deliciously, rapturously beautiful—a goal far more difficult than it seems.
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Téa Obreht's The Tiger's Wife, although it comes as rapturously praised as a novel can, is a welcome relief.
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Dick went into the street, and was rapturously received by Binkie.
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"Anything you ask," he cried, rapturously, and attempted to take her in his arms.
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She clasped her arms about Helen's neck and kissed her rapturously, and the girl was deeply moved.
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There was a good deal to say to Uncle Jason, and yet it was rather difficult not to write too rapturously.
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"There's to be a picture of your statue in the School Magazine," said Mabel rapturously.
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British Dictionary definitions for rapturously

rapturous

/ (ˈræptʃərəs) /

adjective

experiencing or manifesting ecstatic joy or delight

Derived Formsrapturously, adverbrapturousness, noun

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Word Origin and History for rapturously

rapturous

adj.

1670s, from rapture + -ous. Related: Rapturously (1660s).