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enraptured

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verb

past tense of enrapture

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for enraptured
Adjective
  • Most fans are ecstatic, but one Madrid supporter gently makes a ‘calm down’ gesture.
    Tomás Hill López-Menchero, New York Times, 14 May 2025
  • The Mad Money host was ecstatic about the recent run-up in Disney stock this year, strong quarterly numbers and a turnaround in streaming.
    Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 14 May 2025
Verb
  • Rather than keeping your heart set on an Ivy League or other ultra-reach school, revisit your college list and notes from your college visits to remind yourself what excited you about the other schools on your list.
    Christopher Rim, Forbes.com, 27 Mar. 2025
  • Many are excited by the shift in direction of these books.
    Rob Wieland, Forbes, 21 Feb. 2025
Adjective
  • Lana Ferguson, author of the hit The Nanny has written a giddy summer love story between two unlikely roommates.
    Rachel Raposas, People.com, 22 May 2025
  • Simply buy some bait, hold it over the water, and get ready for a heart-pounding moment as the massive silvery fish leap up to grab their snack — cue the giddy screams, laughter, and plenty of photos.
    Angela Caraway-Carlton, Miami Herald, 20 May 2025
Verb
  • Check out Pima Air & Space Museum For those fascinated by astronomy and aerospace, the Pima Air & Space Museum is an essential stop along Tucson’s Astro Trail.
    Visit Tucson, AFAR Media, 20 Mar. 2025
  • Events that promote autonomous racecars and high performance consumer vehicles are thrilling because speed and competition between vehicles is something that has fascinated people for over a century.
    Sabbir Rangwala, Forbes, 10 Mar. 2025
Verb
  • The cargo had been a top priority, transported across the Pacific in record time, with the crew largely unaware of its significance.
    Scott Travers, Forbes, 5 Jan. 2025
  • The unidentified victim was transported to an area hospital with life-threatening injuries to the chest and hand, Josef said.
    Staff report, Hartford Courant, 5 Jan. 2025
Verb
  • Vazquez said Perez walked with a staggering gait because of his disabilities; he was not intoxicated.
    CBS News, CBS News, 9 Apr. 2025
  • Salazar is being held at the El Paso County Jail on a charge of driving while intoxicated with a passenger under 15 years of age and endangering a child, per El Paso authorities.
    Samira Asma-Sadeque, People.com, 8 Apr. 2025
Verb
  • To that point, Witt has enthralled Royals fans since bursting onto the scene via the 2019 MLB Draft.
    Jaylon Thompson, Kansas City Star, 20 Mar. 2025
  • Vance's pugilistic speech at the Munich Security Conference offended many European leaders — but enthralled Republicans back home who liked the tough talk.
    Marc Caputo, Axios, 18 Mar. 2025
Verb
  • Others were equally enchanted by Stewart's unexpected skills.
    David Faris, Newsweek, 17 Mar. 2025
  • In the comment section, fans were enchanted by the Only Murders in the Building star's style choice.
    Ingrid Vasquez, People.com, 11 Mar. 2025
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“Enraptured.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/enraptured. Accessed 25 May. 2025.

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