Enraptured

C1 16+

Pronunciation: /ɪnˈræptʃərd/

Definitions of enraptured

verb Enraptured can also be used as a verb, meaning to fill with delight or joy.

Example Sentences

A1 She was enraptured by the beautiful sunset.

A2 The children were enraptured by the magician's tricks.

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

B2 He was enraptured by the breathtaking view from the mountaintop.

C1 The novel's intricate plot enraptured readers until the very end.

C2 The ballet performance was so mesmerizing that the audience was enraptured throughout the entire show.

adjective Enraptured is an adjective that describes a feeling of great delight or joy.

Example Sentences

A1 She was enraptured by the beautiful sunset.

A2 The children were enraptured by the magician's tricks.

B1 The audience was enraptured by the captivating performance.

B2 The novel's intricate plot left readers enraptured until the very end.

C1 The artist's masterpiece had a mesmerizing effect, leaving viewers enraptured.

C2 The music was so enchanting that the entire audience was enraptured by its beauty.

Examples of enraptured in a Sentence

formal The audience was enraptured by the pianist's performance.

informal I was completely enraptured by the movie, it was so good!

slang She was totally enraptured by that new video game.

figurative The colors of the sunset enraptured her, filling her with a sense of peace and wonder.

Grammatical Forms of enraptured

past tense

enraptured

plural

enraptured

comparative

more enraptured

superlative

most enraptured

present tense

enrapture

future tense

will enrapture

perfect tense

have enraptured

continuous tense

is enrapturing

singular

enraptured

positive degree

enraptured

infinitive

to enrapture

gerund

enrapturing

participle

enraptured

Origin and Evolution of enraptured

First Known Use: 1601 year
Language of Origin: Middle English and Old French
Story behind the word: The word 'enraptured' originated from the Middle English word 'enrapt', which was derived from the Old French word 'enrapturer'.
Evolution of the word: Over time, 'enraptured' has evolved to convey a sense of intense delight or ecstasy, often associated with being captivated or deeply moved by something.