enrapture
/in'ræptʃə/ Cách viết khác : (enravish) /in'ræviʃ/
Definition
Verb: 1. To fill with intense delight or joy; to captivate completely: To cause someone to be in a state of great pleasure or fascination, often to the point of being absorbed or entranced.
Usage
The verb "enrapture" describes the action of captivating someone so profoundly that they are filled with delight and wonder. It is a transitive verb, requiring a direct object (the person or audience being captivated). It is often used in contexts involving art, beauty, music, or profound experiences.
Examples
- The symphony's beautiful finale enraptured the entire audience.
- She was enraptured by the breathtaking view from the mountain peak.
- The storyteller's vivid tale enraptured the children, who listened without a sound.
Advanced Usage
- Passive Construction: Frequently used in the passive voice ("be enraptured by/with") to describe the state of the person experiencing the delight.
- He stood enraptured by the painting for nearly an hour.
- Figurative Use: Can describe being captivated by an idea or a person's qualities.
- The scientist was enraptured with the elegance of the new theory.
Variants and Related Words
- Enraptured (adjective): Filled with great pleasure or delight.
- The enraptured fans cheered for an encore.
- Enrapturing (adjective): Capable of causing rapture; captivating.
- It was an enrapturing performance.
Synonyms
- Captivate
- Enchant
- Entrance
- Fascinate
- Transport
- Delight
Antonyms
- Bore
- Disenchant
- Repel
- Disappoint
Verb
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hold spellbound
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