rapt
/ræpt/ Cách viết khác : (wrapt) /ræpt/
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Definition
Adjective 1. Feeling or expressing intense pleasure, joy, or delight. This describes a state of being completely captivated by a feeling of happiness or wonder. 2. Completely absorbed or engrossed in something. This describes a state of deep mental focus or fascination, where one is unaware of anything else.
Examples of Usage
- The audience listened to the beautiful symphony with rapt attention.
- She watched the sunset with a rapt expression on her face.
- The children were rapt as the storyteller began the magical tale.
- He was rapt in thought, staring out the window.
Advanced Usage
- "To be rapt in/with something": To be completely absorbed or engrossed in something.
- She was rapt in the novel and didn't hear the doorbell.
- The scientist was rapt with the details of the discovery.
Variants and Related Words
- Raptly (adverb): In a completely absorbed or fascinated manner.
- The students listened raptly to the guest speaker.
- Rapture (noun): A feeling of intense pleasure or joy.
- The music filled her with rapture.
Synonyms
- Enchanted
- Entranced
- Spellbound
- Fascinated
- Absorbed
- Engrossed
- Ecstatic
Antonyms
- Bored
- Distracted
- Uninterested
- Apathetic
Related Phrases
- Rapt attention: Complete and focused attention.
- The speaker held the crowd's rapt attention.
Adjective
- feeling great rapture or delight