Rapturous

Pronunciation: /ˈræp.tʃər.əs/

Definitions of rapturous

adjective expressing great pleasure or enthusiasm

Example Sentences

A1 She felt rapturous joy when she saw her favorite cartoon character at the theme park.

A2 The children's faces lit up with rapturous excitement as they opened their presents on Christmas morning.

B1 The crowd erupted into rapturous applause after the singer's stunning performance.

B2 The newlyweds shared a rapturous kiss under the starry sky on their wedding night.

C1 The artist's latest masterpiece was met with rapturous praise from critics and art enthusiasts alike.

C2 After years of hard work and dedication, she finally achieved her rapturous dream of becoming a published author.

Examples of rapturous in a Sentence

formal The audience gave a rapturous applause after the orchestra's performance.

informal She was in a rapturous mood after receiving the good news.

slang The party was so rapturous, everyone had a blast.

figurative His love for her was so intense, it filled him with a rapturous joy.

Grammatical Forms of rapturous

• past tense: raptured
• plural: rapturous
• comparative: more rapturous
• superlative: most rapturous
• present tense: rapturous
• future tense: will be rapturous
• perfect tense: have been rapturous
• continuous tense: is being rapturous
• singular: rapturous
• positive degree: rapturous
• infinitive: to be rapturous
• gerund: rapturously
• participle: rapturing

Origin and Evolution of rapturous

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'rapturous' originated from the Latin word 'raptus', meaning 'seized' or 'carried away'.

Evolution of the word: Originally used to describe a state of being carried away by intense emotion or joy, the word 'rapturous' has evolved to also convey a sense of ecstasy or overwhelming delight.