Synonyms of enrapture

enrapture

verb

in-ˈrap-chər 

1

as in to excite

to fill with great joy

enraptured upon learning that he would be attending college on a full sports scholarship

Synonyms & Similar Words

• excite
• delight
• intoxicate
• elate
• exhilarate
• please
• satisfy
• elevate
• inspire
• stimulate
• uplift
• transport
• gladden
• gratify
• content
• rejoice
• warm
• commove

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• depress
• discourage
• demoralize
• distress
• dishearten
• oppress
• sadden
• dispirit

2

as in to delight

to fill with overwhelming emotion (as wonder or delight)

this classic ballet of the Christmas season never fails to enrapture audiences young and old

Synonyms & Similar Words

• delight
• fascinate
• please
• enthrall
• enchant
• satisfy
• ravish
• entrance
• transport
• rapture
• carry away
• rap
• captivate
• excite
• gladden
• charm
• knock dead
• gratify
• bewitch
• knock one's socks off
• elate
• exhilarate
• stir

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of enrapture

Shareholders in a noticeably thinner crowd Friday expressed skepticism that Greg Abel, who took over as CEO in January, will command the stage with the same storytelling and wit that Warren Buffett and Charlie Munger used to enrapture tens of thousands of attendees for decades. — Sarah Min,yun Li, CNBC, 1 May 2026

The famed dancer twirled, dropped, and enraptured the crowd in a flowing white ensemble, while Rae contrasted her in bright red latex. — Rolling Stone, 11 Apr. 2026

Indeed, few foreigners leave without being enraptured by a fascinating cultural tapestry which lives on in old-world architectural landmarks and century-spanning festivals. — Condé Nast Traveler, 28 Mar. 2026

Drawn by hand by Hayao Miyazaki, Studio Ghibli films visually stun and enrapture viewers. — Bestreviews, Mercury News, 9 Mar. 2026