enraptured
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Definition
AdjectiveFeeling or expressing great pleasure, delight, or captivation; completely enthralled or filled with intense joy.
Usage
The adjective "enraptured" describes a state of being completely captivated by something, often to the point of being unaware of anything else. It is typically used to describe a person's emotional or mental state when experiencing something profoundly beautiful, moving, or joyful. It is a formal and literary word.
Examples
- The audience was enraptured by the violinist's breathtaking performance.
- She listened to the poet's words with an enraptured expression on her face.
- He stood on the cliff, enraptured by the beauty of the sunset over the ocean.
Advanced Usage
- "To be enraptured by/with something/someone": This is the most common construction, indicating the source of the captivation.
- The child was enraptured with the new toy.
- "Enraptured" can describe a temporary state or a more prolonged feeling of bliss.
- They spent an enraptured afternoon wandering through the art gallery.
Variants and Related Words
- Enrapture (verb): To fill someone with great delight or joy; to captivate.
- The music enraptured the entire hall.
- Rapture (noun): A feeling of intense pleasure or joy.
- She gazed at the painting in rapture.
Synonyms
- Enthralled: Captured and held the complete attention and interest of.
- Ecstatic: Feeling or expressing overwhelming happiness or joyful excitement.
- Captivated: Attracted and held the interest of; charmed.
- Spellbound: Held as if by a spell; fascinated.
- Transport-ed: Carried away with strong emotion, especially joy.
Antonyms
- Bored
- Indifferent
- Disgusted
- Unmoved
Related Idioms and Phrases
- In raptures: Experiencing or expressing great pleasure or enthusiasm about something.
- The critics were in raptures over the director's latest film.
Adjective
- feeling great rapture or delight