Rapturous — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

noun adjective /ˈrap-chər/ rap·ture

Meaning & Definition of Rapturous

Rapturous (noun)

  1. an expression or manifestation of ecstasy or passion
  2. a state or experience of being carried away by overwhelming emotion
  3. a mystical experience in which the spirit is exalted to a knowledge of divine things

Rapturous (adjective) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. experiencing or marked by overwhelming usually pleasurable emotion

    "heard the whoops of the rapturous fan whose quest for an autograph had met with success"

    similar: ecstatic, elated, elevated, enrapt, enraptured, entranced, euphoric, exhilarated, giddy, heady, intoxicated, rapt, rhapsodic, on cloud nine, over the moon
    related: enchanted, exultant, glorying, jubilant, rejoicing, triumphant, enthusiastic, excited, gung ho, thrilled, blissed-out, blissful, delighted, glad, gratified, happy, joyful, joyous, pleased, satisfied, tickled
    opposite: depressed
    near: blue, brokenhearted, crestfallen, dejected, despondent, disconsolate, disheartened, doleful, down, downcast, downhearted, forlorn, gloomy, glum, hangdog, heartbroken, heartsick, heartsore, inconsolable, joyless, low, low-spirited, melancholy, miserable, mournful, sad, saddened, sorrowful, sorry, unhappy, woebegone, woeful, wretched

Related Entry: Rapture (noun)

Rapture is a different word from Rapturous. The synonyms below are for rapture, not for rapturous.

  1. a state of overwhelming usually pleasurable emotion

    "in The Nutcracker Clara gazes in rapture as the Christmas tree grows before her very eyes"

    similar: cloud nine, ecstasy, elatedness, elation, euphoria, exhilaration, heaven, high, intoxication, paradise, rhapsody, seventh heaven, swoon, transport
    related: exaltation, blessedness, bliss, blissfulness, delight, enchantment, felicity, gladness, happiness, joy, joyfulness, joyousness, pleasure, reverie, trance, inspiration, fervor, frenzy, madness, passion, cheer, cheerfulness, exuberance, gaiety, glee, gleefulness, jubilance, jubilation, lightheartedness
    opposite: depression
    near: misery, sadness, unhappiness, woe, wretchedness, blues, dejection, desolation, despair, despondency, disconsolateness, disheartenment, dispiritedness, doldrums, downheartedness, dreariness, dumps, forlornness, gloom, gloominess, heartsickness, melancholy, mopes

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Rapturous

The most common words with a similar meaning to Rapturous:

ecstatic, elated, elevated, enrapt, enraptured, entranced, euphoric, exhilarated, giddy, heady, intoxicated, rapt, rhapsodic, on cloud nine, over the moon

Antonyms & Opposite Words for Rapturous

Words with the opposite meaning of Rapturous:

depressed

Related Words for Rapturous

enchanted, exultant, glorying, jubilant, rejoicing, triumphant, enthusiastic, excited, gung ho, thrilled, blissed-out, blissful, delighted, glad, gratified, happy, joyful, joyous, pleased, satisfied, tickled

Near Antonyms of Rapturous

blue, brokenhearted, crestfallen, dejected, despondent, disconsolate, disheartened, doleful, down, downcast, downhearted, forlorn, gloomy, glum, hangdog, heartbroken, heartsick, heartsore, inconsolable, joyless, low, low-spirited, melancholy, miserable, mournful, sad, saddened, sorrowful, sorry, unhappy

Word Forms of Rapturous

Derived words: rapturous (adjective), rapturously (adverb), rapturousness (noun)

Origin & Etymology of Rapturous

rapt + -ure; (sense 3) probably after the use of rapere in the Vulgate (1 Thessalonians 4:17) to translate Greek harpázein "to take hold of, seize, snatch up"

First known use: 1594

Frequently Asked Questions about Rapturous

What does "Rapturous" mean?

"Rapturous" means an expression or manifestation of ecstasy or passion. As an a noun and an adjective, it is defined as: an expression or manifestation of ecstasy or passion.

What is another word for "Rapturous"?

Other words for "Rapturous" include ecstatic, elated, elevated, enrapt, enraptured, entranced, euphoric and exhilarated. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Rapturous" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Rapturous"?

There are 36 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Rapturous". Common alternatives include ecstatic, elated, elevated, enrapt, enraptured, entranced, euphoric, exhilarated, giddy and heady.

What is the opposite of "Rapturous"?

Antonyms of "Rapturous" include depressed. Near antonyms include blue, brokenhearted, crestfallen and dejected.

How do you use "Rapturous" in a sentence?

Examples of "Rapturous" in a sentence: "heard the whoops of the rapturous fan whose quest for an autograph had met with success".

Is "Rapturous" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Rapturous" can be used as a noun and an adjective, depending on the context.

How do you pronounce "Rapturous"?

"Rapturous" is pronounced /ˈrap-chər/ and divided into syllables as rap·ture.

What is the origin of the word "Rapturous"?

"Rapturous" comes from rapt + -ure; (sense 3) probably after the use of rapere in the Vulgate (1 Thessalonians 4:17) to translate Greek harpázein "to take hold of, seize, snatch up". First known use: 1594.