Pronunciation: /ræpt/
adjective completely fascinated or absorbed by what one is seeing or hearing
A1 The children were rapt as they listened to the story.
A2 She was rapt with attention during the presentation.
B1 The audience was rapt during the entire performance.
B2 The students were rapt with excitement as they waited for the results.
C1 The novel had a rapt audience eagerly awaiting the next chapter.
C2 The crowd was rapt with anticipation as the band took the stage.
adverb in a state of being completely fascinated or absorbed
A1 She listened to the story with rapt attention.
A2 The children sat rapt as the magician performed his tricks.
B1 The audience was rapt during the entire concert.
B2 The students were rapt in their study of the ancient civilization.
C1 The novel had me rapt from the first page to the last.
C2 The speaker held the audience rapt with her captivating storytelling.
formal The audience was rapt as the speaker delivered his powerful message.
informal I was completely rapt during the entire movie, it was so good!
slang I was rapt with excitement when I found out I got the job.
figurative She was rapt in thought, unable to focus on anything else.
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