enrapture | Definition of enrapture

Synonyms and Antonyms of enrapture

1 to fill with great joy

enraptured upon learning that he would be attending college on a full sports scholarship

Synonyms of enrapture

elate, elevate, exhilarate, intoxicate, transport

Words Related to enrapture

commove, excite, inspire, stimulate, uplift

content, delight, gladden, gratify, please, rejoice, satisfy, warm

Near Antonyms of enrapture

demoralize, discourage, dishearten, dispirit

distress, oppress, sadden

Antonyms of enrapture

2 to fill with overwhelming emotion (as wonder or delight)

this classic ballet of the Christmas season never fails to enrapture audiences young and old

Synonyms of enrapture

carry away, enthrall (or enthral), entrance, rap, rapture, ravish, transport

Words Related to enrapture

delight, gladden, gratify, please, satisfy

bewitch, captivate, charm, enchant, fascinate

elate, excite, exhilarate, stir

Phrases Synonymous with enrapture

knock dead, knock one's socks off