enrapture

[en-rap-cher]

verb (used with object)

enraptured, enrapturing 

1. to move to rapture; delight beyond measure.

   We were enraptured by her singing.

   Synonyms: enchant, entrance, transport, enthrall

enrapture

/ ɪnˈræptʃə /

verb

1. (tr) to fill with delight; enchant

Other Word Forms

• enrapturedly adverb
• unenraptured adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of enrapture¹

First recorded in 1730–40; en- ¹ + rapture

Example Sentences

Horror shows and films are now successful year-round, with the likes of “Sinners” and “The Last of Us” enrapturing audiences long before Oct.

From Los Angeles Times

Back in December 2012 England shocked the rugby world, thrashing a great New Zealand team against the odds in front of an enraptured Twickenham.

From BBC

Smitten by him and enraptured by the practice of speaking in tongues, which was thought to be channeling the divine, Aimee married him in 1908.

From Los Angeles Times

The opening night audience at the Geffen Playhouse seemed enraptured by the hilarity.

From Los Angeles Times

He looks over at Jean-Baptiste, as enraptured with Leigh’s pronouncements as I am.

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

• beguile 
• bewitch 
• elate 
• enamor 
• enchant 
• enthrall 
• fascinate