wrapt

A young girl sits wrapt in a storybook.

Definition

1. Adjective:
   • Deeply absorbed or engrossed: "wrapt" describes a state of being completely absorbed in something, such as a book, thought, or activity. It is an archaic or poetic variant of "rapt."
   • Enraptured or transported with delight: "wrapt" can also mean being filled with intense joy or wonder, as if carried away by emotion.

Usage Examples

• Deeply absorbed:
  • She sat wrapt in the novel, oblivious to the noise around her. (She was completely engrossed in reading, paying no attention to her surroundings.)
• Enraptured:
  • The audience was wrapt by the beauty of the symphony. (The listeners were filled with intense delight and wonder.)

Advanced Usage

• "wrapt in thought": to be deeply absorbed in one's own thinking.

  • He remained *wrapt in thought during the entire meeting.* (He was so focused on his own ideas that he ignored the discussion.)

• "wrapt up in": a variant of "wrapped up in," meaning fully involved or preoccupied.

  • She is *wrapt up in her work, often forgetting to eat.* (She is completely absorbed in her job, neglecting other needs.)

Variants and Related Words

• Rapt (adj): the more common spelling; meaning deeply absorbed or carried away.
  • He listened with rapt attention to the lecture. (He was fully focused and captivated.)
• Rapture (n): a state of intense delight or ecstasy.
  • The concert filled her with rapture. (She experienced overwhelming joy.)

Synonyms

• Engrossed: completely focused on something.
• Absorbed: fully involved in an activity or thought.
• Captivated: attracted and held by something fascinating.
• Enthralled: held spellbound by something interesting or beautiful.

Related Idioms

• "wrapt in silence": to be deeply quiet, often due to concentration or awe.

  • The room fell *wrapt in silence after the announcement.* (Everyone became completely quiet, absorbed in the moment.)

• "wrapt up in oneself": to be self-absorbed or preoccupied with one's own concerns.

  • He is so *wrapt up in himself that he rarely notices others.* (He is overly focused on his own thoughts and feelings.)