rapture

noun
UK: /ˈræptʃər/
US: /ˈræptʃər/

  1. A feeling of extreme happiness and delight.

    1. She gazed at him in rapture.
    2. The audience listened in rapture as the soprano hit the high notes in the opera; her performance was a true triumph.

  2. The transporting of believers into heaven at the Second Coming of Christ.

    1. Many believe in the rapture.
    2. The preacher spoke of the rapture and the salvation it would bring to the faithful on that glorious day.

Synonyms

ecstasy joy bliss delight exaltation transport
rapture transitive-verb

  1. To fill someone with overwhelming joy and delight.

    1. The music enraptured her.
    2. The beauty of the sunset completely enraptured the tourists, leaving them speechless and captivated.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "rapture" in English means: A feeling of extreme happiness and delight., The transporting of believers into heaven at the Second Coming of Christ..

The phonetic transcription of "rapture" is /ˈræptʃər/ in British English and /ˈræptʃər/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "rapture": ecstasy, joy, bliss, delight, exaltation, transport.

Example usage of "rapture": "She gazed at him in rapture.". More examples on the page.