enrapture

verb

en·rap·ture | \ in-ˈrap-chər,

en-\

enraptured; enrapturing\ in-ˈrap-chə-riŋ ,

-ˈrap-shriŋ, en- \

Definition of enrapture

transitive verb

: to fill with delight

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Synonyms & Antonyms for enrapture

Synonyms

elate, elevate, exhilarate, intoxicate, transport

Antonyms

depress

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

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While New Yorkers were enraptured by Karl Lagerfeld’s fanciful creations for Chanel, down in Miami, Art Basel was heating up. — Edward Barsamian, Vogue, "Laura Harrier Adds Some Bulgari Bling to Miami Basel," 5 Dec. 2018 That year, the country was enraptured by a visit from President Barack Obama, the first sitting US President to visit Myanmar. — Timothy Mclaughlin, WIRED, "How Facebook’s Rise Fueled Chaos and Confusion in Myanmar," 6 July 2018 The actual men of God roamed the exhibition, happily enraptured by treasures lent from the Vatican. — Matthew Schneier, New York Times, "The Scene Inside the Met Gala," 8 May 2018 The crowd was made possible by timing and motivated to take their seats by the Stanley Cup, but for two hours, they were enraptured by the Mystics’ basketball. — Emma Baccellieri, SI.com, "Capitals Fans Take in Washington Mystics Game Before Stanley Cup Watch Party," 8 June 2018 How often has a punter’s performance enraptured an entire arena? — Nick Moyle, San Antonio Express-News, "Tale of Texas punter gets taller, again," 3 May 2018 In the ensuing decades, Cox grew enraptured by the niche sport of cold-water open-water swimming. — Marc Peruzzi, Outside Online, "I Was the First! (And Probably the Only)," 24 Apr. 2018 In lieu of auditorium seats, guests lounged on low couches; Gloria Steinem, Fran Lebowitz, Barry Diller, Talita von Furstenberg, and Cipriana Quann sat casually, enraptured by the inspiring individuals who took the stage. — Lilah Ramzi, Vogue, "Supreme Court Justice Sonia Sotomayor and Misty Copeland Honored at the 9th Annual DVF Awards," 16 Apr. 2018 One is an event that enraptures the nation — March Madness— while the other endures almost as an act of defiance. — Tim Sullivan, The Courier-Journal, "Who knew the NIT could be so much fun? | Tim Sullivan," 14 Mar. 2018

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