Dictionary entries for 'enrapture'

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en·rap·ture (ĕn-răṕchər)

transitive verb: -tured, -tur·ing, -tures.

To fill with rapture or delight.

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en·raṕture·ment: noun

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enrapture, entrance²ravish, thrill, transport These verbs mean to have a powerful, agreeable, and often overwhelming emotional effect on someone: enraptured by the music; scenery that entranced us; a painting that ravished the eye; thrilled by their success; transported with joy.

transitive verb: -tured, -tur·ing, -tures.

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