enrapture

verb

en·​rap·​ture in-ˈrap-chər How to pronounce enrapture (audio)
en-
enraptured; enrapturing in-ˈrap-chə-riŋ How to pronounce enrapture (audio)
-ˈrap-shriŋ,
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transitive verb

: to fill with delight

Examples of enrapture in a Sentence

Her melodious voice enraptured the audience. enraptured upon learning that he would be attending college on a full sports scholarship
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The country crooner just walked on stage and started belting out Christmas classics in front of the stunned and enraptured audience. Melissa Locker, Southern Living, 18 Dec. 2024 Ted Bundy, a serial killer who confessed to murder at least 30 young women and girls, was enraptured by the novel and couldn't stop reading it. Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 14 Dec. 2024 And to the right of the picture in the Royal box is the future king, George, leaning over the royal box, enraptured, watching the show. Baz Bamigboye, Deadline, 7 Dec. 2024 Labyrinth Year: 1986 Runtime: 1h 36m Director: Jim Henson The legendary creator of The Muppets used his puppet prowess to direct this fantasy flick that enraptured a generation. Brian Tallerico, Vulture, 8 Jan. 2025 See all Example Sentences for enrapture 

Word History

First Known Use

1740, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of enrapture was in 1740

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“Enrapture.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/enrapture. Accessed 20 Feb. 2025.

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enrapture

verb
en·​rap·​ture in-ˈrap-chər How to pronounce enrapture (audio)
enraptured; enrapturing -ˈrap-chə-riŋ How to pronounce enrapture (audio)
-ˈrap-shriŋ
: to fill with delight
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