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    Ravissant (en. Delightful)

    /ʁavisan/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    adjective
    That makes a strong impression due to its beauty or appeal.
    The landscape was ravishing with its colorful flowers.
    Le paysage était ravissant avec ses fleurs colorées.
    That evokes admiration or wonder.
    She wore a ravishing dress at the gala.
    Elle portait une robe ravissante lors du gala.
    That charms with its softness or delicacy.
    The sound of her voice is simply ravishing.
    Le son de sa voix est tout simplement ravissant.

    Etymology

    From the verb 'ravir' which means 'to take away, to seduce, or to captivate'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    a ravishing look
    A look that charms or seduces.
    un regard ravissant
    a ravishing smile
    A particularly pleasant or charming smile.
    un sourire ravissant

    Related Words

    to ravish
    To take away by beauty or charm.
    ravir
    enchanting
    That captivates or charms in a mysterious way.
    envoûtant
    to seduce
    To attract or captivate with charm.
    séduire

    Slang Meanings

    Superb
    This car is ravishing, it's awesome!
    Cette voiture est ravissante, elle déchire !
    Hottie
    She looked stunning in a ravishing dress at the party.
    Elle était canon en robe ravissante à la soirée.