ENRAPTURE Synonyms: 41 Similar and Opposite Words

enrapture

verb

in-ˈrap-chər

Definition of enrapture

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 delight

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 Shareholders in a noticeably thinner crowd Friday expressed skepticism that Greg Abel, who took over as CEO in January, will command the stage with the same storytelling and wit that Warren Buffett and Charlie Munger used to enrapture tens of thousands of attendees for decades. — Sarah Min,yun Li, CNBC, 1 May 2026 The famed dancer twirled, dropped, and enraptured the crowd in a flowing white ensemble, while Rae contrasted her in bright red latex. — Rolling Stone, 11 Apr. 2026 Indeed, few foreigners leave without being enraptured by a fascinating cultural tapestry which lives on in old-world architectural landmarks and century-spanning festivals. — Condé Nast Traveler, 28 Mar. 2026 Drawn by hand by Hayao Miyazaki, Studio Ghibli films visually stun and enrapture viewers. — Bestreviews, Mercury News, 9 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for enrapture

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Recent developments, such as Meta's Muse personal agent app and its latest proprietary foundation model, Muse Wonder, released earlier this week, have begun to excite investors who are optimistic about new AI business opportunities.

— Kif Leswing,Jonathan Vanian, CNBC, 15 Oct. 2026
And, continuing their hot streak, Celine and Chanel have buyers excited about next season’s ready-to-wear and accessory sales.

— Madeleine Schulz, Vogue, 14 Oct. 2026

Definition of excite

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The Nespresso devotee in your life will delight at the chance to try a different classic or limited-edition coffee capsule every day in the lead-up to Christmas.

— Alaina Chou, Bon Appetit Magazine, 12 Oct. 2026
Tse Yang was the finest Chinese restaurant to open in Madrid, and its crispy Peking Duck has been delighting locals for years.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 Oct. 2026

Definition of delight

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The reaction to this movie fascinates me, starting in Cannes.

— Anne Thompson, IndieWire, 12 Oct. 2026
In 2008, passionate surfer Tim Russo purchased the property, renamed it, and set out to organically grow it into a resort full of wonder where serious surfers and travelers fascinated with the surf lifestyle could vacation happily.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 9 Oct. 2026

Definition of fascinate

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Before there was Georgia Oakley’s earthy, enthralling new spin on Jane Austen’s debut novel, there was Ang Lee’s 1995 standard-bearer of an adaptation.

— Kate Erbland, IndieWire, 14 Oct. 2026
The show now possesses a spirit so exuberant as to enthrall for its joyous 80 minutes of running time.

— Chris Jones, Chicago Tribune, 29 Sep. 2026

Definition of enthrall

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Harvest markets and ghostly performances also enchant—not to mention a Halloween express to convey guests.

— Michelle Mastro, Midwest Living, 9 Oct. 2026
My daughter was enchanted by the Balinese rice-on-the-forehead ritual for good fortune that is a part of the arrival, and the front desk staff happily indulged her request to do it again—multiple times a day.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 1 Oct. 2026

Definition of enchant

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That answer is unlikely to satisfy many Democratic primary voters, according to a poll of six early primary states conducted by YouGov on behalf of the Institute for Middle East Understanding Policy Project.

— David Weigel, semafor.com, 19 Oct. 2026
Some have questioned whether the 76ers can keep all of their stars satisfied this season, but Embiid believes the team can succeed without forcing its stars to make major sacrifices or drastically alter their playing styles.

— Chantz Martin OutKick, FOXNews.com, 18 Oct. 2026

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