First Known Use: 1594
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1rapture
noun rap·ture \ˈrap-chər\
: a state or feeling of great happiness, pleasure, or love
Full Definition of RAPTURE
1
: an expression or manifestation of ecstasy or passion
2
a : a state or experience of being carried away by overwhelming emotion b : a mystical experience in which the spirit is exalted to a knowledge of divine things
3
often capitalized : the final assumption of Christians into heaven during the end-time according to Christian theology
— rap·tur·ous \ˈrap-chə-rəs, ˈrap-shrəs\ adjective
— rap·tur·ous·ly adverb
— rap·tur·ous·ness noun
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Origin of RAPTURE
Latin raptus
Related to RAPTURE
- Synonyms
- cloud nine, elatedness, elation, euphoria, exhilaration, heaven, high, intoxication, paradise, ecstasy, rhapsody, seventh heaven, swoon, transport
- Antonyms
- depression
Synonym Discussion of RAPTURE
ecstasy, rapture, transport mean intense exaltation of mind and feelings. ecstasy and rapture both suggest a state of trance or near immobility produced by an overpowering emotion. ecstasy may apply to any strong emotion (as joy, fear, rage, adoration) <religious ecstasy>. rapture usually implies intense bliss or beatitude <in speechless rapture>. transport applies to any powerful emotion that lifts one out of oneself and usually provokes vehement expression or frenzied action <in a transport of rage>.
2rapture
verb
rap·turedrap·tur·ing
Definition of RAPTURE
transitive verb
First Known Use of RAPTURE
1637
RAPTURE Defined for Kids
rapture
noun rap·ture \ˈrap-chər\
Definition of RAPTURE for Kids
: a strong feeling of joy, delight, or love
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