rapturous
Say it: RAP-chuh-rus /ˈræptʃərəs/ · adjective
What “rapturous” means
Showing intense delight.
More precisely: Feeling or expressing intense delight.
Example: “The band got a rapturous welcome on their hometown stage.”
When to use it
Use it for overwhelming delight, especially applause, praise or a welcome. It sounds expressive and slightly formal.
Similar words
ecstatic, euphoric, enraptured
Where it comes from
From Latin raptus, "seized, carried off."
Quick check
The audience rises, cheers wildly and applauds for several minutes after a beautiful performance. What kind of response is this?
polite or rapturous?
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rapturous
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