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rapt

[ rapt ]

adjective

  1. deeply engrossed or absorbed:

    a rapt listener.

  2. transported with emotion; enraptured:

    rapt with joy.

    Synonyms: , ,

  3. showing or proceeding from rapture:

    a rapt smile.

  4. carried off spiritually to another place, sphere of existence, etc.


rapt

1

/ °ùæ±è³Ù /

adjective

  1. totally absorbed; engrossed; spellbound, esp through or as if through emotion

    rapt with wonder

  2. characterized by or proceeding from rapture

    a rapt smile

“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged†2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

rapt

2

/ °ùæ±è³Ù /

adjective

  1. informal.
    Alsowrapped very pleased: delighted
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged†2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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Derived Forms

  • ˈ°ù²¹±è³Ù±ô²â, adverb
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Other ˜yÐÄvlog Forms

  • °ù²¹±è³Ù·±ô²â adverb
  • °ù²¹±è³Ù·²Ô±ð²õ²õ noun
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˜yÐÄvlog History and Origins

Origin of rapt1

First recorded in 1350–1400; from Middle English, past participle of rapen “to carry off, abduct, rape,†from Latin raptus “seized, carried off,†past participle of rapere
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˜yÐÄvlog History and Origins

Origin of rapt1

C14: from Latin raptus carried away, from rapere to seize; see rape 1
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That’s because while President Trump had us rapt with his bold promises, he instructed congressional Republicans to mortgage future generations to pay for trillions of dollars in tax cuts for America’s wealthiest families.

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Recently, she watched a crowd filled with people of all ages rapt as he gave a lecture on reforming handicap parking laws to increase access for people with disabilities.

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The proof theatrically is that the production is a rapt and riotous collective with a long list credits all seemingly on the same wildly unpredictable page.

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While it may be harder to make shows that stand out nowadays, Ryan’s other current series, “The Night Agent,†is proof that he’s still making television that has viewers rapt.

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That performance just had me rapt; it’s so sly and brilliant and fun.

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