Synonyms of rapturous

rapturous

adjective

as in ecstatic

experiencing or marked by overwhelming usually pleasurable emotion

heard the whoops of the rapturous fan whose quest for an autograph had met with success

Synonyms & Similar Words

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

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

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

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of rapturous

Trump’s performance as president has always been layered with a certain amount of shtick, especially when he’s placed in his preferred setting, which is standing before a microphone in front of a rapturous crowd. — Los Angeles Times, 23 Sep. 2026

Davidson and Jost emerged from beneath the neon Snapple Island Ferry sign to rapturous applause. — Antonio Ferme, Variety, 19 Sep. 2026

The film most recently held its North American premiere at the Telluride Film Festival to a rapturous reception. — Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 10 Sep. 2026

But if the awards season goes as the streamer plans, a journey that began in Cannes with a rapturous standing ovation, could end with Los Javis clasping some golden statues. — Anne Thompson, IndieWire, 3 Sep. 2026

Indeed, part of the brand lore is a rapturous, still mysterious conversation between Hilton and the late German designer in 2006 at a Dom Pérignon event in Los Angeles. — Miles Socha, Footwear News, 1 Sep. 2026

And as the rapturous applause and screaming showed, such stealthy-chic designs, with small details and a sharp silhouette, still have maximum impact. — Christian Allaire, Vogue, 30 Aug. 2026

Ayrshire doesn’t get the headlines or rapturous odes that the Highlands do, but this rugged coastal stretch in southwestern Scotland is filled with under-the-radar gems like Glenapp Castle. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 25 Aug. 2026

Sweating, screaming, a whole arena echoing his every word – Brooks was rapturous. — Heather Bushman, USA Today, 21 Aug. 2026