Thesaurus results for RAVISH

ravish

verb

ˈra-vish

as in to delight

to fill with overwhelming emotion (as wonder or delight) travelers have long been ravished with wonder and awe by the immensity of the Great Pyramid at Giza

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as in to violate

to engage in sexual activity and especially intercourse with a person unwilling or unable to give consent invaders guilty of murdering and ravishing villagers

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Recent Examples of ravish The ravishing dress was accessorized by equally astonishing Bulgari diamonds. —

Stephanie Sengwe, PEOPLE, 20 Apr. 2026 Barbie Ferreira looked ravishing in a royal blue custom gown designed by Zac Posen for Gap Studio. —

Kevin Huynh, InStyle, 16 Mar. 2026 Akhnaten is revealed in episodes of his life that are not fleshed out but presented as ritual, including the ravishing love duet with his wife, Nefertiti. —

Classical Music Critic, Los Angeles Times, 6 Mar. 2026 On Tuesday, Sasha De Sola, an old pro in the role, danced it with ravishing self-possession, hardly seeming to need the support of her consort Harrison James, who exuded the corn-fed charm of a linebacker while delivering cleanly polished grande pirouettes. —

Rachel Howard, San Francisco Chronicle, 11 Feb. 2026 See All Example Sentences for ravish

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An early example of internet-viral fame, the then-47-year-old unemployed charity worker from rural Scotland delighted viewers and judges with her powerful, angelic voice and charm.

— Taijuan Moorman, USA Today, 29 May 2026
Torres continues to show great flair in writing for Oscar winners, though, with Portman playing a mother delighted by her daughter’s interest in a step-child doll to torment.

— Jesse Hassenger, Entertainment Weekly, 28 May 2026