1rapt1 (ræpt
)
Definitions
adjective
- totally absorbed; engrossed; spellbound, esp through or as if through emotion ⇒
rapt with wonder
- characterized by or proceeding from rapture ⇒
a rapt smile
Alternative Forms
ˈraptly adverbWord Origin
C14: from Latin raptus carried away, from rapere to seize; see rapeC14: from Latin carried away, from to seize; see 1Synonyms
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spellbound,
entranced,
enthralled,
engrossed,
held,
gripped,
fascinated,
absorbed,
intent,
preoccupied,
carried away,
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rapturous,
enchanted,
captivated,
bewitched,
sent,
transported,
delighted,
charmed,
ecstatic,
blissful,
ravished,
enraptured,
blissed out
2rapt2 (ræpt)
Definitions
adjective
- Also
wrapped Australian New Zealand informal very pleased: delighted
Usage examples
Bronwen saw the exchange and saw also the rapt expressions about her and then Pawl had finished.
, At the Stroke of Twelve (1989)"He is heard with rapt attention, something that surprises even the speaker.
India Today (1997)"Really rapt , we're really happy with the result... We didn't expect to get a gold.
New Zealand Herald (2004)Always rapt , often tearful, their faces are illuminated by the reflected light from their exiled leader.
Times, Sunday Times (2005)Liudan had them rapt ; they were hanging on to her every word.
, THE SECRETS OF JIN-SHEI (2004)