rapturous
gb/ɹˈæpt͡ʃɚəs/ us/ɹˈæpt͡ʃɚəs/
C1
Inglese
lelkes, elragadtatott, kitörő, eksztatikus
C1
FORMAL
1
Schema d'uso:
rapturous [applause/praise/reception]; be rapturous about [something]
The singer finished the last note to rapturous applause.
Az énekes az utolsó hangot kitörő taps közepette fejezte be.
Critics were rapturous about the film’s performance and direction.
A kritikusok lelkesen nyilatkoztak a film színészi játékáról és rendezéséről.
She received a rapturous welcome when she returned to the team.
Esempi per chi studia
The audience gave rapturous applause.
A közönség kitörő tapssal reagált.
He was rapturous about the good news.
El volt ragadtatva a jó hírtől.
Errore comune:
Often used for strong public reactions (like applause or praise); for everyday happiness, words like "very happy" or "excited" are more common.
Significato
showing intense joy and enthusiasm
Collocazioni
rapturous applause
|rapturous praise
|rapturous reception
|rapturous welcome
|rapturous cheers
|rapturous response
|rapturous review
|rapturous audience
|rapturous approval
|rapturous acclaim
Sinonimi
ecstatic (Stronger and more personal in tone.)
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enthusiastic (More common and less intense.)
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overjoyed (Focuses on happiness rather than admiration.)
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gushing (Suggests overly emotional praise.)
Contrari
unenthusiastic (Shows little interest or excitement.)
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indifferent (Shows no strong feeling.)
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lukewarm (Shows only mild approval.)
Temi
emotions
|communication
|arts_and_entertainment
Definizione
Very happy and excited, and showing it.
Showing or expressing great pleasure, excitement, or admiration.
C2
LITERARY
2
eksztatikus
C1
Schema d'uso:
rapturous [vision/experience/state]
In his journal he described a rapturous vision during meditation.
A naplójában egy meditáció közben átélt eksztatikus látomást írt le.
The poem captures a rapturous sense of union with the divine.
A vers megragadja az istenivel való egyesülés eksztatikus élményét.
Esempi per chi studia
She wrote about a rapturous spiritual experience.
Egy eksztatikus spirituális élményről írt.
Errore comune:
In this sense, it usually appears in religious or poetic writing; it is not the same as "romantic" or "sensual."
Significato
relating to spiritual ecstasy
Collocazioni
rapturous vision
|rapturous state
|rapturous experience
|rapturous prayer
|rapturous devotion
|rapturous trance
Sinonimi
transcendent (Emphasizes going beyond normal experience.)
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exalted (Suggests being lifted to a higher spiritual level.)
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mystical (Focuses on spiritual mystery rather than joy.)
Contrari
worldly (Focused on ordinary life, not spiritual feeling.)
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down-to-earth (Practical and not given to spiritual ecstasy.)
Temi
religion
|emotions
|literature
Definizione
Feeling extremely happy in a spiritual way.
Connected with a feeling of intense spiritual or mystical joy, sometimes described as rapture.
Grammatica
Forma base
rapturous
IPA
GB/ɹˈæpt͡ʃɚəs/
US/ɹˈæpt͡ʃɚəs/
Sillabe e accento
rap - tur - ous (3 sillabe)
Stress on 1st syllable (rap)
Forme flesse
Adjective
- Base: rapturous
Espressioni
a rapturous welcome
1/ə ɹˈæpt͡ʃɚəs wˈɛlkəm/
fixed phrase
formal
an extremely warm welcome
A very excited welcome.
Esempi
- The returning athletes were given a rapturous welcome at the airport.
- She walked on stage to a rapturous welcome.
Esempi per chi studia
- They gave her a rapturous welcome.
be rapturous about
1/bˈi ɹˈæpt͡ʃɚəs əbˈaʊt/
fixed phrase
formal
speak with great enthusiasm
To be extremely enthusiastic about something.
Esempi
- He was rapturous about the restaurant and insisted we try it.
- Reviewers were rapturous about the game’s design and soundtrack.
Esempi per chi studia
- She is rapturous about her new job.
rapturous applause
1/ɹˈæpt͡ʃɚəs əplˈɔz/
fixed phrase
formal
very enthusiastic clapping
Very strong applause.
Esempi
- The cast returned for a second bow to rapturous applause.
- Her speech ended with rapturous applause from the crowd.
Esempi per chi studia
- The singer got rapturous applause.
rapturous praise
1/ɹˈæpt͡ʃɚəs pɹˈeɪz/
fixed phrase
formal
extremely enthusiastic praise
Very strong praise.
Esempi
- The director earned rapturous praise for the bold staging.
- Her first book drew rapturous praise from several major newspapers.
Esempi per chi studia
- The film received rapturous praise.
rapturous reception
1/ɹˈæpt͡ʃɚəs ɹɪsˈɛpʃən/
fixed phrase
formal
very enthusiastic welcome
A very excited welcome.
Esempi
- The new coach received a rapturous reception at the stadium.
- The novel got a rapturous reception from early reviewers.
Esempi per chi studia
- The team got a rapturous reception.