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Enraptured Meaning in English

word · lemma: enrapture

ɛnˈɹæptʃɝd
en-RAP-churd
ɛnɹˈæptʃəd
en-RAP-chud

Definition

Feeling extremely delighted, fascinated, or filled with wonder and joy.

Usage & Nuances

'Enraptured' is formal and often used to describe intense emotional responses, especially to art, music, stories, or moments of beauty. Common collocations: 'enraptured audience', 'enraptured by the music'. It is not typically used for everyday happiness.

Example Sentences

The children were enraptured by the magician's tricks.

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She watched the ballet, completely enraptured.

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The audience sat enraptured during the concert.

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He listened, enraptured, as she told her story.

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They stood there, enraptured by the view of the mountains at sunset.

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The little girl was enraptured by the fairy tale her grandmother told her before bed.

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