Meaning & Definition of word "Rapt"
Rapt
/ræpt/
adjective:
- 1. Completely absorbed or engrossed in something.
- Example: She listened with rapt attention as the speaker shared his stories.
- 2. Delighted or enchanted; in a state of intense pleasure.
- Example: The children were rapt with joy as they opened their Christmas presents.
- 3. Having an intense focus or concentration.
- Example: The audience sat in rapt silence, captivated by the performance.
Etymology
●Middle English, from Latin 'raptus', meaning seized or carried away.
Common Phrases and Expressions
rapt attention:
Complete concentration or engrossment in something.
rapturous delight:
Intense joy or happiness.
rapt gaze:
A look of deep absorption or fascination.
Related Words
enraptured:
Filled with intense pleasure or joy.
absorbed:
Deeply engaged or engrossed in something.
spellbound:
Fascinated or entranced.
Slang Meanings of rapt
Meaning: Totally focused on something interesting.
● Example Sentence: I was so rapt during that movie, I forgot to check my phone.
Meaning: Completely captivated or charmed.
● Example Sentence: The kids were rapt by the magician's tricks.