First Known Use: 14th century
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rapt
adjective \ˈrapt\
: showing complete interest in something
Full Definition of RAPT
1
: lifted up and carried away
2
: transported with emotion : enraptured
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Origin of RAPT
Middle English, from Latin raptus, past participle of rapere to seize — more at rapid
Related to RAPT
- Synonyms
- elated, elevated, enrapt, enraptured, entranced, euphoric, exhilarated, giddy, heady, intoxicated, ecstatic, rapturous, rhapsodic (also rhapsodical)
- Antonyms
- depressed
RAPTNESS Defined for Kids
rapt
adjective \ˈrapt\
Definition of RAPT for Kids
: showing complete delight or interest <They listened with rapt attention.>
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