enrapture

verb

in-ˈrap-chər How to pronounce enrapture (audio)
Definition of enrapturenext
1
as in to excite
to fill with great joy enraptured upon learning that he would be attending college on a full sports scholarship

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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

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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 See All Example Sentences for enrapture
Recent Examples of Synonyms for enrapture
  1. excite
  2. delight
  3. intoxicate
  4. fascinate
  5. please
  6. enthrall
  7. enchant
  8. satisfy
Verb
  • What excites me most about this model is not just efficiency.
    — Raj Ananthanpillai, Forbes.com, 23 July 2026
  • Leo season invites you to express yourself boldly and reconnect with what genuinely excites you.
    — USA TODAY, USA Today, 22 July 2026
Definition of excite
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  • Mitchell entered the theater just after the clip ended and was delighted by the immersive effects.
    — Matt Minton, Variety, 19 July 2026
  • Meanwhile, across the street, The Hitch General Store delights visitors with nostalgic treats such as Goo Goo Clusters, Moon Pies, jams, honey, and classic bottled sodas.
    — Korrin Bishop, Southern Living, 18 July 2026
Definition of delight
Verb
  • Regulators are asking who verifies the dose and what happens when an intoxicating product is sold through a channel with no cannabis-specific oversight.
    — Noel Burgess, Forbes.com, 20 July 2026
  • Houston's autopsy found she was acutely intoxicated with cocaine at the time of her death and showed evidence of chronic cocaine use.
    — Anthony Robledo, USA Today, 17 July 2026
Definition of intoxicate
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  • The entrepreneur fascinated by biology may rethink manufacturing.
    — Lintao "LT" Lu, Forbes.com, 22 July 2026
  • Jeb has always been fascinated by the heroic deeds of gunslingers, despite the Quaker teachings of nonviolence.
    — Rosy Cordero, Deadline, 21 July 2026
Definition of fascinate
Verb
  • Maybe Sanwits will go the same route, moving away from challenging choices and toward pleasing the masses, and maybe that will turn out to suit Valdez—and all of us—just fine.
    — Helen Rosner, New Yorker, 19 July 2026
  • Jim was, however, pleased to see that Citi thinks Azure is doing well.
    — Natasha Abellard, CNBC, 15 July 2026
Definition of please
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  • Here was a team that played a beautiful, dominant style of soccer that enthralled the world and stymied opponents on its way to the World Cup final.
    — Patrick Sung Cuadrado, CNN Money, 20 July 2026
  • Everything was built from scratch as MLS tried to carve out a spot in an American sports landscape enthralled by Michael Jordan’s Chicago Bulls and the Dallas Cowboys’ glory years.
    — Kamran Nia July 9, Charlotte Observer, 9 July 2026
Definition of enthrall
Verb
  • Clark’s Elioak Farm, at 10600 Clarksville Pike, has a lot to offer in addition to its Enchanted Forest features that have truly enchanted kids for decades.
    — Janet Kusterer, Baltimore Sun, 10 July 2026
  • Theron plays the nymph Calypso, who keeps Odysseus enchanted on her island for seven years.
    — Kenneth Turan, Los Angeles Times, 7 July 2026
Definition of enchant
Verb
  • Dunphy said there are valid examples of how the Moda renovations could satisfy using the fund.
    — Jason Quick, New York Times, 21 July 2026
  • In the United Kingdom, Rumours alone is not enough to satisfy listeners’ demand.
    — Hugh McIntyre, Forbes.com, 21 July 2026
Definition of satisfy

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“Enrapture.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/enrapture. Accessed 25 Jul. 2026.

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