rapturously
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Definition
Adverb: - In a manner expressing overwhelming joy, delight, or ecstasy: Describes an action done with intense, often emotional, pleasure or enthusiasm.
Usage
The adverb "rapturously" is used to modify a verb, describing how an action is performed. It indicates that the action is done with a feeling of rapturous joy, which is a state of being completely captivated by intense pleasure.
Examples
- The audience applauded rapturously after the breathtaking performance.
- She smiled rapturously upon receiving the unexpected good news.
- The critics praised the new symphony rapturously.
Advanced Usage
- "rapturously in love": Used to describe being in a state of intense, blissful love.
- He wrote her poems, rapturously in love.
Variants and Related Words
- Rapture (noun): A feeling of intense pleasure or joy.
- She listened to the music with rapture.
- Rapturous (adjective): Characterized by, feeling, or expressing rapture.
- The singer received a rapturous welcome from the crowd.
Synonyms
- Ecstatically: In a very happy and excited way.
- Blissfully: In an extremely happy way.
- Jubilantly: With great happiness and triumph.
Antonyms
- Gloomily: In a sad or depressed manner.
- Apathetically: Without interest or enthusiasm.
Adverb
- in an ecstatic manner
- he reacted ecstatically to my plan to travel to Africa