单词 | enrapture |
释义 | enrapture (once / 3396 pages) v To enrapture someone is cast an irresistible spell over them, to make them feel "rapture." I was enraptured by her gorgeous voice and stunning way of interpreting a song. When you see the word "rapture," you know you're dealing with a pleasure so great it borders on the divine. The Rapture is, after all, what believers call the time when Jesus is meant to return and take them all to Heaven. So when someone enraptures another person, they're creating a feeling of wonder, enchantment, and delight that recalls that heavenly feeling. On our first date, I was so enraptured by his charm, humor, and good looks, I knew we would spend our lives together. WORD FAMILYenrapture: enraptured, enraptures, enrapturing+/rapture: enrapture, raptures, rapturous/rapturous: rapturously USAGE EXAMPLESOne mark of a good story is that you fall into it, enraptured by every detail. The New Yorker(Dec 29, 2016) Mr Trump will probably be an unabashed Pillar Three president, enraptured by the national interest and unmoved by transnational affinities. Economist(Nov 17, 2016) But his young sluggos can become too enraptured with slugging; they have been shut out in two of the first three games of the Series. New York Times(Oct 29, 2016) v hold spellbound Syn|Ant|Hyper delight, enchant, enthral, enthrall, ravish, transport disenchant, disillusion free from enchantment delight, please give pleasure to or be pleasing to |
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