1
as in to excite
to fill with great joy
enraptured upon learning that he would be attending college on a full sports scholarship
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as in to enthral
to fill with overwhelming emotion (as wonder or delight)
this classic ballet of the Christmas season never fails to enrapture audiences young and old
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Recent Examples of enrapture
Witnessing these isolated moments come to life at the Ethel Barrymore Theatre felt enrapturing.
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Robyn Mowatt, Essence, 24 Mar. 2025
Growing up in Queens, Bernadette Peters was enraptured by trips into Manhattan to see the dinosaurs at the American Museum of Natural History.
—Sarah Bahr, New York Times, 12 Apr. 2025
The audience was enraptured in a deep meditation from start to finish.
—Anna Haines, Forbes, 27 Feb. 2025
Most audience members were enraptured, bouncing along to the songs and enthusiastically cheering for the band members.
—Britt Julious, Chicago Tribune, 23 Feb. 2025
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Robyn Mowatt, Essence, 24 Mar. 2025
Growing up in Queens, Bernadette Peters was enraptured by trips into Manhattan to see the dinosaurs at the American Museum of Natural History.
—Sarah Bahr, New York Times, 12 Apr. 2025
The audience was enraptured in a deep meditation from start to finish.
—Anna Haines, Forbes, 27 Feb. 2025
Most audience members were enraptured, bouncing along to the songs and enthusiastically cheering for the band members.
—Britt Julious, Chicago Tribune, 23 Feb. 2025
See All Example Sentences for enrapture
Recent Examples of Synonyms for enrapture
Verb
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Ideas about home repairs or ways to expand your home will excite you.—
Georgia Nicols,
Denver Post,
6 June 2025
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There, the particles excite gas and molecules in Earth's atmosphere, creating various colors depending on which gas is in the atmosphere.—
Kenna Hughes-Castleberry,
Space.com,
5 June 2025
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Messi delighted the home crowd at Chase Stadium with a pair of golazos, one in each half.—
Michelle Kaufman,
Miami Herald,
29 May 2025
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Two decades later, the street anthem is once again delighting music fans, though through a relatively unlikely conduit: a TikTok meme about dating gaffes.—
Andrew Unterberger,
Billboard,
29 May 2025
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Reddit users were fascinated by the strange-but-smart hospitality hack, with one even inspired to turn it into a trivia question.—
Lydia Patrick,
MSNBC Newsweek,
11 June 2025
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There is something magical about a firefly that fascinates young and old alike.—
Mary Marlowe Leverette,
Southern Living,
11 June 2025
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In the trailer for Sony Pictures Classics’ Oh, Hi!, the intoxicating lull of whirlwind young love sours into toxicity, going by way of many (if not entirely relatable) modern dating experiences.—
Natalie Oganesyan,
Deadline,
9 June 2025
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The woman sued in 2022, alleging she was intoxicated at an off-campus house party when she was led into a bedroom and raped by multiple men in October 2021.—
Teri Figueroa,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
6 June 2025
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Photo: Warner Bros/Courtesy Everett Collection Seemingly every spring brings a critical and commercial hit that enthralls the cinematic community and challenges awards voters to find room for it come Oscar season.—
Nate Jones,
Vulture,
1 May 2025
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Arguably the most esteemed contemporary musician on the planet, McCartney stepped away from the stadiums that have been his playground for decades to enthrall a crowd of about 500 at the Bowery Ballroom Tuesday night.—
Melissa Ruggieri,
USA TODAY,
12 Feb. 2025
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The company’s video game mantra since its Nintendo Entertainment System days has been to show gaming and play as a medium full of possibilities, using world-building, competition and puzzles to enchant.—
Todd Martens,
Los Angeles Times,
5 June 2025
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The valley's waterfalls, trails, and mountain views continue to enchant even during the off-season.—
Carlsen Jes,
Travel + Leisure,
1 June 2025
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Focusing on a few key essentials is enough to satisfy Google and get most websites some quick SEO wins.—
Nick Zviadadze,
Forbes.com,
9 June 2025
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Our report also indicates Leeds are not expecting to need to sell before July 1 in order to satisfy their PSR obligations.—
Beren Cross,
New York Times,
7 June 2025
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With ravishing Venus charging up your 10th house of authority and career and powerhouse Pluto hovering over your eighth house of intimacy, expect a spicy shake-up in your personal and professional life.—
Valerie Mesa,
People.com,
6 Feb. 2025
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But even when the storytelling falters, the film’s pulse beats steady in its ravishing iPhone cinematography, credited to Ko-Chin Chen and Tzu-Hao Kao.—
Jessica Kiang,
Variety,
15 May 2025
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“Enrapture.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/enrapture. Accessed 19 Jun. 2025.
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