rapt

adjective

ˈrapt How to pronounce rapt (audio)
Definition of raptnext
1
as in ecstatic
experiencing or marked by overwhelming usually pleasurable emotion a rock band that still attracts rapt crowds of aging baby boomers

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2
as in immersed
having the mind fixed on something with a mixture of delight and awe, the rapt children stared at the chick in the incubator breaking out of its shell

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Recent Examples of rapt At the same time, this very condition, which also has to do with rapt attention, even fascination, is actively projected in every direction. — Jan Tumlir, Artforum, 5 Aug. 2026 The Fever’s Kelsey Mitchell led Team Coop with 28 points, so at least Indiana fans were rapt start to finish. — Brian Hamilton, New York Times, 26 July 2026 The rapt audience members were students, and Professor Ciccone taught, hoping that her expertise on the dance floor would resonate. — Tom Smyth, Vulture, 14 July 2026 There was the part of her that was drifting, happy to lie in silk sheets and drink milk and sit with a gull on her lap, rapt, staring into eternity. — Literary Hub, 13 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for rapt
Recent Examples of Synonyms for rapt
  1. ecstatic
  2. immersed
  3. giddy
  4. focused
  5. enraptured
  6. absorbed
  7. interested
  8. enthralled
Adjective
  • Shopper Keda Brock, a Rochester native now living in Charlotte, was one of those ecstatic shoppers.
    — Charlotte Observer, Charlotte Observer, 14 Oct. 2026
  • The range, the variety, the freshness, the ecstatic culture of experimentation.
    — Daniel Hernandez, Los Angeles Times, 7 Oct. 2026
Definition of ecstatic
Adjective
  • Especially now, younger kids are so immersed in social media and people are trying to fabricate themselves or polish and airbrush their lives and appearances.
    — Clayton Davis, Variety, 9 Oct. 2026
  • Because every moment is narrated in Ugandan Sign Language and International Sign, Deaf travelers are more deeply immersed in the experience, and a welcome hush falls over the environment—which is, surprise, appreciated by the wildlife too.
    — CNT Editors, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Sep. 2026
Definition of immersed
Adjective
  • However, between a two-game injury absence for Gaines and Riley taking it to another gear, the 5-foot-10 running back is now giving Bronco fans giddy memories of 2024 Ashton Jeanty.
    — Shaun Goodwin, Idaho Statesman, 14 Oct. 2026
  • This story of an artificial intelligence in extreme existential crisis is primarily constructed for MCU superfans, the kind who get giddy over Easter eggs and can recite reams of backstory minutiae off the top of their domes.
    — David Fear, Rolling Stone, 12 Oct. 2026
Definition of giddy
Adjective
  • The collapse in the price of CoreWeave stock has dragged down the entire tech sector in the last couple of days, and focused investors’ minds on the risks attached to AI.
    — Jim Edwards, Fortune, 16 Oct. 2026
  • Keep them focused on the higher purpose in the midst of shifting deadlines.
    — Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 16 Oct. 2026
Definition of focused
Adjective
  • When one of her for-hire guardians speaks of her past as a musician, playing the pianoforte (piano) for enraptured listeners, Adelaide is entranced.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 13 Oct. 2026
  • Audiences, however, have remained enraptured by its enduring story, in which one man’s public (and private) persona crumbles as one woman’s own star rises.
    — Nathan Smith, Air Mail, 18 July 2026
Definition of enraptured
Adjective
  • Unabsorbed calcium leaves the body through stool, and absorbed calcium that isn't needed may be filtered by the kidneys and leave in urine—often within about a day.
    — Sarah Jividen, Verywell Health, 11 Mar. 2026
  • Although the mercury hovered at only 5°, all of us became so absorbed in the rabbit chase that no one noticed numb toes and cold ears.
    — Erwin A. Bauer, Outdoor Life, 25 Dec. 2024
Definition of absorbed
Adjective
  • The duo created the app to list products before purchase to discover if others are interested in renting or owning it next.
    — Kanika Talwar, Footwear News, 15 Oct. 2026
  • Lee ingratiates himself by pretending to be interested in becoming a CO himself — attracted to the manliness and the glamor.
    — Amanda Whiting, Vulture, 15 Oct. 2026
Definition of interested
Adjective
  • Rochelle worked there as an assistant to the principal, and was less enthralled with the idea of Alex following his father’s path.
    — Michael Silver, New York Times, 23 June 2026
  • But Caldwell is more enthralled by what’s possible at the restaurant level.
    — John Kell, Fortune, 17 June 2026
Definition of enthralled

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“Rapt.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rapt. Accessed 20 Oct. 2026.

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