ravish
verb (used with object)
to fill with strong emotion, especially joy.
Used to describe an ongoing action or continuous state that will be taking place in the future.
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And just like she promises in my summer staple, Bonnie Tyler’s huge choruses and blockbuster anthems will be ravishing us until the end of this endless night.
From Salon ● Jul. 9, 2026