rapturous

IPA/ˈræptʃərəs/
KK[rˈæptʃɚəs]IPA/ˈræptʃərəs/

rapturous — adjective

  • rapturouspositive
  • more rapturouscomparative
  • most rapturoussuperlative

1. experiencing or showing such intense happiness that it feels overwhelming, as if

1.形容詞C1
釋義

experiencing or showing such intense happiness that it feels overwhelming, as if you are carried away by the emotion

例句

The audience gave the pianist a rapturous standing ovation after the final note.

attributive: before noun 'rapturous + noun'

Hassan received rapturous applause from the crowd when he finished his speech.

collocation: rapturous applause

同義詞
  • ecstatic

    more commonly used for a person's temporary emotional state; slightly less formal

  • overjoyed

    more informal and very common in everyday speech; less intense than rapturous

  • blissful

    suggests a peaceful, serene happiness rather than excited joy

  • euphoric

    implies an even more intense, sometimes short-lived high; can suggest a medical or drug-induced state

反義詞
  • miserable

    the opposite of intense joy; deep unhappiness

  • sorrowful

    implies sadness with an element of regret or loss

文法句型

rapturous + noun (attributive)

be + rapturous (predicative)

用法筆記

Stronger than 'delighted' or 'very happy'. Often used before nouns such as 'applause', 'welcome', 'reception', or 'review' to describe an enthusiastic group reaction. Less common in everyday conversation than in formal or literary writing.

常見錯誤

❌The children gave a rapturous laugh at the clown.
✅The children gave a delighted laugh at the clown.
💡'Rapturous' is too extreme for an ordinary laugh; it describes a powerful, overwhelming joy, typically shown through applause, cheers, or deep emotional reactions.