rapture
4 synonyms and 3 antonyms for rapture, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — A feeling of intense joy or delight, often so strong it feels overwhelming.
Synonyms
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Less common
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raptus
exaltation
Antonyms
How to use rapture
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
in rapture
a look of rapture
Etymology
From Latin raptura, "a snatching or carrying off" — the same root that gives us "rapid" and "raptor."
Full origin of rapture →Frequently asked questions
What does “rapture” mean?
The word “rapture” means a feeling of intense joy or delight, often so strong it feels overwhelming. In plain terms, overwhelming happiness, or (capitalized, in Christian theology) believers being taken up to heaven.
How do you pronounce “rapture”?
“Rapture” is pronounced RAPT-shuh (/ˈɹæpt͡ʃɚ/ in IPA).
How do you use “rapture” in a sentence?
Here is “rapture” used in a sentence: “She listened to the symphony in complete rapture.”
What part of speech is “rapture”?
“Rapture” is a noun.
Where does the word “rapture” come from?
The word “rapture” comes from Latin. From Latin raptura, "a snatching or carrying off" — the same root that gives us "rapid" and "raptor.".
Is “rapture” a common word?
“Rapture” is an uncommon word in modern English, usually learned at around the C2 level.
How many meanings does “rapture” have?
“Rapture” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a feeling of intense joy or delight, often so strong it feels overwhelming.
