Synonyms of enraptured

enraptured 1 of 2

adjective

as in ecstatic

experiencing or marked by overwhelming usually pleasurable emotion

the enraptured look on the fans' faces during the band's concerts

Synonyms & Similar Words

• ecstatic
• giddy
• enthusiastic
• excited
• rapturous
• entranced
• rapt
• thrilled
• delighted
• exhilarated
• elated
• intoxicated
• enrapt
• euphoric
• rhapsodic
• over the moon
• pleased
• heady
• triumphant
• enchanted
• happy
• satisfied
• elevated
• jubilant
• exultant
• on cloud nine
• joyful
• rejoicing
• blissful
• joyous
• gratified
• gung ho
• glad
• glorying
• tickled
• blissed-out

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• depressed
• unhappy
• sad
• sorrowful
• forlorn
• crestfallen
• disconsolate
• dejected
• mournful
• melancholy
• miserable
• downcast
• wretched
• heartbroken
• despondent
• doleful
• blue
• gloomy
• saddened
• inconsolable
• sorry
• heartsick
• glum
• disheartened
• woebegone
• low
• woeful
• joyless
• down
• brokenhearted
• hangdog
• downhearted
• low-spirited
• heartsore

enraptured

2 of 2

verb

past tense of enrapture

1

as in excited

to fill with great joy

enraptured upon learning that he would be attending college on a full sports scholarship

Synonyms & Similar Words

• excited
• delighted
• elated
• exhilarated
• pleased
• intoxicated
• satisfied
• elevated
• transported
• inspired
• uplifted
• stimulated
• contented
• gratified
• warmed
• rejoiced
• gladdened
• commoved

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• depressed
• discouraged
• disheartened
• demoralized
• oppressed
• saddened
• distressed
• dispirited

2

as in delighted

to fill with overwhelming emotion (as wonder or delight)

this classic ballet of the Christmas season never fails to enrapture audiences young and old

Synonyms & Similar Words

• delighted
• entranced
• pleased
• fascinated
• transported
• enthralled
• enchanted
• satisfied
• ravished
• raptured
• carried away
• rapped
• charmed
• captivated
• knocked dead
• excited
• gratified
• gladdened
• knocked one's socks off
• bewitched
• elated
• stirred
• exhilarated

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of enraptured

Adjective

One of the greatest joys of my life was watching my favourite uncle, a big, mighty chieftain visiting from my family’s little kingdom in Nigeria, watching The Lion King at the Lyceum Theatre absolutely enraptured. — Baz Bamigboye, Deadline, 2 June 2026

The enraptured bridge takes it from exceptional to masterful. — Larisha Paul, Rolling Stone, 20 May 2026

Little details impossible to see even from the front row — fingers triggering thunderous beats from a drum machine, the sweat beading on an artist’s forehead — are intercut rhythmically with sweeping wide shots that reveal dramatic lighting schemes and enraptured masses. — Andrea Domanick, Los Angeles Times, 26 Apr. 2026

The commercial humorously cuts to everyday viewers — who might as well be analogs for us on the couch — enraptured by Spears' girl-next-door effervescence. — Debby Wolfinsohn, Entertainment Weekly, 8 Feb. 2026

Advertisement Andrea Gibson Courtesy of Apple Watching segments of the performance is poignant, especially in witnessing how the audience is completely enraptured by Gibson’s words. — Barry Levitt, Time, 14 Nov. 2025

McDonald’s other daughter was less enraptured—at least, at first. — Joe Lynch, Billboard, 15 Oct. 2025

Valentin at first doesn’t care but quickly becomes enraptured by the melodramatic story of a magazine fashion editor (Lopez), her assistant (Tonatiuh), a photographer love interest (Luna) and the mysterious Spider Woman (also Lopez). — Brian Truitt, USA Today, 8 Oct. 2025

Koestler suggests that a stroke of good fortune, or a vision of the sublime, may evoke a sense of powerlessness — of being rapt, overwhelmed, enraptured, entranced — which overlaps with the helplessness of loss and defeat, and which evokes a similar surrender. — Big Think, 23 Sep. 2025

Verb

The world was enraptured by Kennedy and Bessette (portrayed on the series by Sarah Pidgeon), who were constantly trailed by the paparazzi and scrutinized by the tabloid media. — Marina Watts, Entertainment Weekly, 8 June 2026

The show has enraptured New York, drawing rave reviews, nine Tony nominations, including best revival of a musical, and starry attendees, including Zendaya, Ian McKellen and Hugh Jackman. — Caitlin Huston, HollywoodReporter, 11 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

Who wouldn’t be enraptured by the thought of an evening of cowboy poetry, to which Will invites Andrew for one of their dates? — Jackson McHenry, Vulture, 6 Nov. 2025

Phrases Containing enraptured

• enraptured (by)