rapture
noun
A feeling of intense pleasure or joy; ecstatic delight; in religious contexts, the transport of believers to heaven.
Etymology
From Medieval Latin raptura, from Latin raptus "a carrying off," from rapere "to seize, carry off."
Examples in Use
- 1.
"The audience listened in rapture as the diva sang."
- 2.
"She felt rapture watching the sunset over the ocean."
- 3.
"The painting captured a moment of spiritual rapture."
Related Vocabulary
Synonyms
Related Words
Fun Fact
Rapture shares its root with rape, raptor, and rapid—all from Latin rapere "to seize." The religious Rapture refers to believers being seized up to heaven. The connection is being overwhelmed and carried away.
Word Game Tips
Letters: 7 letters (R, A, P, T, U, R, E)
Scrabble Value: 9 points
Tip: Try building from common prefixes or suffixes when you spot these letters.
Put Your Vocabulary to the Test!
Ready to find words like "rapture" in a puzzle? Try today's Zabble challenge!