enrapture

en·rap·ture

verb \in-ˈrap-chər, en-\

en·rap·tureden·rap·tur·ing\-ˈrap-chə-riŋ, -ˈrap-shriŋ\

Definition of ENRAPTURE

transitive verb

: to fill with delight

Examples of ENRAPTURE

1. Her melodious voice enraptured the audience.
2. <enraptured upon learning that he would be attending college on a full sports scholarship>

First Known Use of ENRAPTURE

1740

Related to ENRAPTURE

Synonyms: elevate, elate, exhilarate, intoxicate, transport

Antonyms: depress

Related Words: commove, excite, inspire, stimulate, uplift; content, delight, gladden, gratify, please, rejoice, satisfy, warm

Near Antonyms: demoralize, discourage, dishearten, dispirit; distress, oppress, sadden

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Rhymes with ENRAPTURE

recapture