rapturously
gb/ɹˈæpt͡ʃɚˈɔsli/ us/ɹˈæpt͡ʃɚˈɔsli/
C1
English
elragadtatottan, lelkesen
C1
FORMAL
1
lelkesen
B1
Usage pattern:
[someone] [verb] rapturously; rapturously + [verb]
She listened rapturously as the orchestra reached the final movement.
Elragadtatottan hallgatta, ahogy a zenekar az utolsó tételhez ért.
The critics wrote rapturously about the novel’s ending.
A kritikusok áradozva írtak a regény befejezéséről.
He spoke rapturously of their trip, calling it the best week of his life.
Learner examples
They applauded rapturously.
Lelkesen tapsoltak.
She smiled rapturously at the news.
A hír hallatán elragadtatottan mosolygott.
Common mistake:
Don’t use it to mean simply “very” (e.g., not *rapturously big*). It usually describes feelings or reactions.
Meaning
with intense joy and delight
Collocations
smile rapturously
|laugh rapturously
|gaze rapturously
|listen rapturously
|applaud rapturously
|speak rapturously
|describe [something] rapturously
|kiss [someone] rapturously
|embrace [someone] rapturously
|sigh rapturously
Synonyms
ecstatically (Stronger sense of being overwhelmed with joy.)
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delightedly (More everyday and less intense.)
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enthusiastically (Focuses more on eagerness than pleasure.)
Antonyms
apathetically (Shows no interest or excitement.)
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gloomily (Shows sadness rather than joy.)
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unenthusiastically (Shows weak or forced interest.)
Themes
emotions
|communication
|arts_and_entertainment
Definition
With very strong happiness or excitement.
In a way that shows great happiness, excitement, or pleasure.
Grammar
Dictionary form
rapturously
IPA
GB/ɹˈæpt͡ʃɚˈɔsli/
US/ɹˈæpt͡ʃɚˈɔsli/
Syllables & stress
rap - tur - ously (3 syllables)
Stress on 1st syllable (rap)
Word forms
Noun
- Base: rapturously
- Plural: rapturouslies
Expressions
be rapturously received
1/bˈi ɹˈæpt͡ʃɚˈɔsli ɹɪsˈivd/
fixed phrase
formal
be welcomed with great enthusiasm
To get a very excited, positive reaction.
Examples
- The film was rapturously received at the festival premiere.
- Her debut album was rapturously received by critics.
- The new policy was not rapturously received by the public.
Learner examples
- The show was rapturously received.