enrapture
verb
en·rap·ture
in-ˈrap-chər 
en-
enraptured; enrapturing
in-ˈrap-chə-riŋ
-ˈrap-shriŋ,
en-
: to fill with delight
Examples of enrapture in a Sentence
Her melodious voice enraptured the audience.
enraptured upon learning that he would be attending college on a full sports scholarship
Recent Examples on the Web
From those of her as a young woman growing up alongside her younger sister Princess Margaret to her coronation portrait in 1953, the images enraptured the world fascinated by the young monarch.
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Simon Perry, Peoplemag, 21 Nov. 2023
The air seems thick with conflict and hunger, encompassing Martin (a delicate, dynamic Ben Whishaw) and Agathe (Adèle Exarchopoulos, enrapturing as ever), who is cool until Martin’s husband, Tomas, appears.
—Vulture, 17 Oct. 2023
The rawer, more unfiltered sound seems to enrapture his audience more than the gloss of radio-facing contemporary country and rock.
—Melinda Newman, Billboard, 6 Sep. 2023
Written by Bill Martin, Jr. and illustrated by the legendary Eric Carle, whose other books include the classic The Very Hungry Caterpillar, this board book will enrapture your child from infancy through toddlerhood and beyond.
—Brienne Walsh, Parents, 6 Oct. 2023
By the time a metallic lengthy silver gown made its way down the runway for nearly the final look, attendees were enraptured by the collection.
—Robyn Mowatt, Essence, 12 Sep. 2023
Picture this: The year is 1972, and you and your band are enraptured by the latest releases from the Rolling Stones, Lou Reed and David Bowie — records that would go on to be immortalized and revered for generations.
—Howard Murphy, Rolling Stone, 21 Aug. 2023
From the first strains of mood-setting music to the thunderous final standing ovation, we were enraptured.
—Vicky Ho, Anchorage Daily News, 19 Aug. 2023
An ovation that felt like a celebration for a pitcher who could, under an avalanche of outside musings pressing in on a tight-lipped clubhouse, be making his final start of six enrapturing years at Angel Stadium.
—Luca Evans, Los Angeles Times, 22 July 2023
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Simon Perry, Peoplemag, 21 Nov. 2023
The air seems thick with conflict and hunger, encompassing Martin (a delicate, dynamic Ben Whishaw) and Agathe (Adèle Exarchopoulos, enrapturing as ever), who is cool until Martin’s husband, Tomas, appears.
—Vulture, 17 Oct. 2023
The rawer, more unfiltered sound seems to enrapture his audience more than the gloss of radio-facing contemporary country and rock.
—Melinda Newman, Billboard, 6 Sep. 2023
Written by Bill Martin, Jr. and illustrated by the legendary Eric Carle, whose other books include the classic The Very Hungry Caterpillar, this board book will enrapture your child from infancy through toddlerhood and beyond.
—Brienne Walsh, Parents, 6 Oct. 2023
By the time a metallic lengthy silver gown made its way down the runway for nearly the final look, attendees were enraptured by the collection.
—Robyn Mowatt, Essence, 12 Sep. 2023
Picture this: The year is 1972, and you and your band are enraptured by the latest releases from the Rolling Stones, Lou Reed and David Bowie — records that would go on to be immortalized and revered for generations.
—Howard Murphy, Rolling Stone, 21 Aug. 2023
From the first strains of mood-setting music to the thunderous final standing ovation, we were enraptured.
—Vicky Ho, Anchorage Daily News, 19 Aug. 2023
An ovation that felt like a celebration for a pitcher who could, under an avalanche of outside musings pressing in on a tight-lipped clubhouse, be making his final start of six enrapturing years at Angel Stadium.
—Luca Evans, Los Angeles Times, 22 July 2023
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First Known Use
1740, in the meaning defined above
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“Enrapture.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/enrapture. Accessed 8 Dec. 2023.
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enrapture
verb
en·rap·ture
in-ˈrap-chər
enraptured; enrapturing
-ˈrap-chə-riŋ
-ˈrap-shriŋ
: to fill with delight
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