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View usage for: (ræpt) adjective [usually ADJECTIVE noun]If someone watches or listens with rapt attention, they are extremely interested or fascinated. [literary] I noticed that everyone was watching me with rapt attention. Delegates sat in rapt silence as Mrs Fisher spoke. Phillips had a rapt expression on his face. He had held his audience rapt. Synonyms: spellbound, entranced, enthralled, engrossed More Synonyms of rapt raptly adverb [ADVERB with verb] ...listening raptly to stories about fascinating people. More Synonyms of rapt rapt in British English 1 (ræpt) adjective1. totally absorbed; engrossed; spellbound, esp through or as if through emotion rapt with wonder 2. characterized by or proceeding from rapture a rapt smile Derived forms raptly (ˈraptly) adverb Word origin C14: from Latin raptus carried away, from rapere to seize; see rape1rapt in British English 2 (ræpt) adjective Australian and New Zealand informal very pleased; delighted Also: wrapped (ræpt) adjective1. Rare carried away in body or spirit (to heaven, etc.) 2. carried away with joy, love, etc.; enraptured 3. completely absorbed or engrossed (in meditation, study, etc.) 4. resulting from or showing rapture a rapt look Word origin L raptus, pp. of rapere, to snatch, seize: see UNRESOLVED CROSS REFExamples of 'rapt' in a sentencerapt Definition totally engrossed I noticed that everyone was watching me with rapt attention. Synonyms entranced enthralled held gripped carried away Opposites bored , detached , unaffected , unmoved , uninterested , uninvolved , left cold Definition arising from or showing rapture He played to a rapt audience. Synonyms captivated sent transported charmed ravished blissed out Additional synonymsThey were completely absorbed in each other. Synonyms engrossed, lost, involved, fixed, concentrating, occupied, engaged, gripped, fascinated, caught up, intrigued, wrapped up, preoccupied, immersed, dialed in, locked in, riveted, captivated, enthralled, rapt, up to your ears The doctor is bewitched by Maya's beauty. Synonyms enchanted, charmed, transformed, fascinated, entranced, possessed, captivated, enthralled, beguiled, ravished, spellbound, mesmerized, enamoured, hypnotized, enraptured, under a spell a blissful smile Synonyms happy, joyful, satisfied, ecstatic, joyous, euphoric, rapturous, delighted, enchanted, elated, over the moon (informal), rapt, enraptured, cock-a-hoop, in ecstasies - rapport
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Additional synonymsDefinition greatly pleased He was delighted with the public response. Synonyms pleased, happy, charmed, thrilled, enchanted, ecstatic, captivated, jubilant, joyous, elated, over the moon (informal), overjoyed, rapt, gladdened, cock-a-hoop (old-fashioned), blissed out, in seventh heaven, sent, stoked (informal) He was ecstatic about the birth of his first child. Synonyms rapturous, entranced, enthusiastic, frenzied, joyous, fervent, joyful, elated, over the moon (informal), overjoyed, blissful, delirious, euphoric, enraptured, on cloud nine (informal), cock-a-hoop (old-fashioned), blissed out, transported, rhapsodic, sent, walking on air, in seventh heaven, floating on air, in exaltation, in transports of delight, stoked (informal) I was enchanted by your love of life. Synonyms fascinated, charmed, absorbed, entranced, captivated, enthralled, beguiled, smitten, bewitched, engrossed, spellbound, infatuated, hypnotized, under a spell He didn't notice because he was too engrossed in his work. Synonyms absorbed, lost, involved, occupied, deep, engaged, gripped, fascinated, caught up, intrigued, intent, preoccupied, immersed, riveted, captivated, enthralled, raptDefinition filled with delight and fascination He played to an enraptured audience. Synonyms enchanted, delighted, charmed, fascinated, absorbed, entranced, captivated, transported, enthralled, beguiled, bewitched, ravished, spellbound, enamouredI sat on the stairs and watched, fascinated. Synonyms entranced, charmed, absorbed, very interested, captivated, hooked on, enthralled, beguiled, smitten, bewitched, engrossed, spellbound, infatuated, hypnotized, under a spell Definition having one's attention firmly fixed She looked from one intent face to another. Synonyms absorbed, focused, fixed, earnest, committed, concentrated, occupied, intense, fascinated, steady, alert, wrapped up, preoccupied, enthralled, attentive, watchful, engrossed, steadfast, rapt, enrapt They were preoccupied with their own concerns. Synonyms absorbed, taken up, caught up, lost, intent, wrapped up, immersed, engrossed, rapt |