Enrapture

Pronunciation: /ɪnˈræptʃər/

Definitions of enrapture

verb to fill with delight or joy; to captivate or charm

Example Sentences

A1 The children were enraptured by the magician's tricks.

A2 She was enraptured by the beauty of the sunset.

B1 The audience was enraptured by the actor's performance.

B2 The novel enraptured readers with its gripping plot.

C1 The music enraptured the crowd, transporting them to another world.

C2 The art exhibition enraptured even the most discerning critics.

Examples of enrapture in a Sentence

formal The music enraptured the audience with its beauty and complexity.

informal I was completely enraptured by the book I was reading, I couldn't put it down.

slang The new video game totally enraptured me, I played it for hours on end.

figurative The sunset enraptured me, painting the sky with vibrant colors.

Grammatical Forms of enrapture

• past tense: enraptured
• plural: enraptures
• comparative: more enraptured
• superlative: most enraptured
• present tense: enraptures
• future tense: will enrapture
• perfect tense: has enraptured
• continuous tense: is enrapturing
• singular: enrapture
• positive degree: enraptured
• infinitive: to enrapture
• gerund: enrapturing
• participle: enrapturing

Origin and Evolution of enrapture

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: Old French and Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'enrapture' originated from the Old French word 'enrapturer', which was derived from the Latin word 'raptus' meaning 'seized'.

Evolution of the word: Over time, 'enrapture' has evolved to signify a deep emotional or spiritual delight, often associated with being captivated or enchanted by something.