rapturously

IPA/ˈræptʃərəsli/
IPA/ˈræptʃərəsli/

rapturously — adverb

1. done or felt with extremely strong happiness, excitement, and admiration — for e

1.副詞C1
釋義

done or felt with extremely strong happiness, excitement, and admiration — for example, when a crowd cheers wildly for a performer, or when someone speaks with deep love about a special experience.

例句

The audience applauded rapturously when Yael finished her piano performance.

adverb modifying 'applauded' with when-clause for timing

Critics praised Ignacio's new novel rapturously, calling it a masterpiece of modern fiction.

同義詞
  • ecstatically

    even more intense; suggests being overwhelmed by joy

  • joyfully

    broader and less formal; works in everyday contexts

  • enthusiastically

    focuses on eagerness and energy rather than deep emotion

  • euphorically

    suggests an intense, often temporary, high of happiness; slightly clinical

反義詞
  • miserably

    expresses deep unhappiness instead of joy

  • sadly

    general antonym for any joyful adverb

文法句型

verb + rapturously (applaud / cheer / praise / speak rapturously)

rapturously + adjective (rapturously happy / rapturously beautiful)

用法筆記

Often used with verbs of public or emotional response — applaud, cheer, praise, welcome, speak, describe. The tone is somewhat literary; in everyday conversation, words like 'really' or 'so much' are more common.

常見錯誤

❌He ate the cake rapturously.
✅He ate the cake with great enjoyment.
💡'rapturously' describes strong emotional reactions (praise, cheering, love), not everyday pleasures like eating.
❌She rapturously agreed to meet for coffee.
✅She happily agreed to meet for coffee.
💡'rapturously' is too strong for casual social arrangements; use 'happily' or 'gladly' instead.