rapturous

[ rap-cher-uhs ]

adjective

1. full of, feeling, or manifesting ecstatic joy or delight.
2. characterized by, attended with, or expressive of such rapture:

   rapturous praise.

ˈrapturous

/ ˈræptʃərəs /

adjective

1. experiencing or manifesting ecstatic joy or delight

Derived Forms

• ˈrapturousness, noun
• ˈrapturously, adverb

Other Words From

• raptur·ous·ly adverb
• raptur·ous·ness noun
• un·raptur·ous adjective
• un·raptur·ous·ly adverb
• un·raptur·ous·ness noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of rapturous¹

First recorded in 1670–80; rapture + -ous

Example Sentences

In September, Trump claimed that he had received rapturous applause during what was widely seen as a disastrous debate performance; in fact, there was no clapping because there was no audience at all.

From Salon

The arena was at limited capacity with most of the top tier closed off, but those in attendance gave 'Wrecking Ball' a rapturous hero's welcome on his ring walk.

From BBC

Hull KR reached their first Super League Grand Final after resisting a ferocious Warrington Wolves comeback at a rapturous Craven Park.

From BBC

He received a rapturous welcome when he entered the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee in July, shortly after his selection was announced.

From BBC

When her younger self goes on a talk show, her inanities get the kind of rapturous applause that means her fans don’t care what she says.

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

• delightful
• euphoric