as in beautiful
very pleasing to look at
the hotel offers rooms with a ravishing view of the ocean
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
1
as in violating
to engage in sexual activity and especially intercourse with a person unwilling or unable to give consent
invaders guilty of murdering and ravishing villagers
Synonyms & Similar Words
2
as in pleasing
to fill with overwhelming emotion (as wonder or delight)
travelers have long been ravished with wonder and awe by the immensity of the Great Pyramid at Giza
Synonyms & Similar Words
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of ravishing
Claire Messud, Vogue, 8 Jan. 2026
This ravishing historical drama became a sensation upon its release in 2020.
—Kevin Jacobsen, Entertainment Weekly, 2 Jan. 2026
Liam Hess, Vogue, 28 Jan. 2026
First of all, each and every one of the 90 rooms has ravishing views.
—Todd Plummer, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Jan. 2026
See All Example Sentences for ravishing
Adjective
The Testament of Ann Lee is a film unlike any other—expansive, ravishing, deeply moving—and Seyfried’s layered, visceral performance is its center.
—Claire Messud, Vogue, 8 Jan. 2026
This ravishing historical drama became a sensation upon its release in 2020.
—Kevin Jacobsen, Entertainment Weekly, 2 Jan. 2026
Verb
My journey began, in fact, with two nights at Orient Express La Minerva, a ravishing new Roman hotel quite literally steps from the Pantheon, directly in front of Bernini’s iconic elephant and obelisk statue in the Piazza della Minerva.
—Liam Hess, Vogue, 28 Jan. 2026
First of all, each and every one of the 90 rooms has ravishing views.
—Todd Plummer, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Jan. 2026
See All Example Sentences for ravishing
Recent Examples of Synonyms for ravishing
Adjective
-
One is beautiful and famous the world over; the other is even more beautiful yet content not to have to put up with all the fuss and attention.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
26 Mar. 2026
-
What happens when you are forced to choose between a beautiful, vulnerable tradition and your own self-actualization?—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
25 Mar. 2026
Verb
-
Meta must pay $375 million for violating New Mexico law in child exploitation case, jury rules.—
Dylan Butts,
CNBC,
25 Mar. 2026
-
In its latest report, Human Rights Watch said Israel's tactics of forcible displacement and deliberate targeting of civilians in Lebanon risk violating international law and constitute war crimes.—
NPR Staff,
NPR,
25 Mar. 2026
Verb
-
At the Fort Worth show, fans can expect a setlist that balances introspection with crowd-pleasing energy, delivered with the Neighbourhood’s signature dark-pop polish.—
Travis Pinson,
Dallas Morning News,
26 Mar. 2026
-
Bathrooms are smartly designed to fit large shower-baths into a relatively compact space; tiling is dark and mirrored with pleasing gold accents.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
25 Mar. 2026
Adjective
-
Here, though, lovely poetic imagery is scrambled with old and alternate timelines, sending the reverie in unanticipated and often comic directions.—
Hannah Gold,
Harpers Magazine,
24 Mar. 2026
-
The foyer has a step-up entry from the front door, which feels elegant, and the living room is spacious with lovely touches in every direction — notice the built-ins with the arches that bookend the fireplace.—
Matthew Sedacca,
Curbed,
23 Mar. 2026
Verb
-
The complaint accused the two musicians of taking turns raping a 13-year-old girl at a party after the MTV Video Music Awards in 2000.—
Alexandra Del Rosario,
Los Angeles Times,
25 Mar. 2026
-
Chavez, a notable figure during California’s farmworkers rights movement during the 1960s and 1970s, has been accused of raping and molesting multiple women during the 1970s, some as girls at the time.—
Sierra Lopez,
Mercury News,
25 Mar. 2026
Verb
-
Pushing the pace on offense and stifling the Sharks with defense, Arizona went up by double digits in the opening minutes and led the Sharks by 27 in the first half while delighting the thousands of fans who filled Viejas Arena with red.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
21 Mar. 2026
-
Pushing the pace on offense and stifling the Sharks with defense, Arizona went up by double digits in the opening minutes and led the Sharks by 27 in the first half while delighting the thousands of fans who filled Viejas Arena with red.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
20 Mar. 2026
Adjective
-
The Hoja Blanca crew has experimented with their own gorgeous versions, making rainbow patterns with different shades of masa.—
Bill Addison,
Los Angeles Times,
28 Mar. 2026
-
Basketball legend Michael Jordan celebrated his 23XI Racing team’s fourth NASCAR win while wearing a gorgeous, limited-edition Greubel Forsey that retails for a hefty $500,000.—
Rachel Cormack,
Robb Report,
28 Mar. 2026
Verb
-
Arnold's name was first brought up in the case after 23-year-old Boakai Hilton, who is believed to be an associate of Arnold, Arianna Del Valle, Jasmine Randazzo, Christion Williams, Lyndell Hudson and Freddie Hughes were arrested for allegedly kidnapping three men and assaulting them.—
DeJanay Booth-Singleton,
CBS News,
27 Mar. 2026
-
According to a 911 call log, a caller reported that her boyfriend was assaulting her at that address.—
Amy McDaniel,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
26 Mar. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Ravishing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ravishing. Accessed 1 Apr. 2026.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
