1. a feeling of intense joy or delight
2. the state of being carried away by overwhelming emotion
3. the belief that believers will be taken up to heaven
Usage: religious

1. to fill with delight
Usage: formal

Examples

• She was in rapture over her acceptance to college.
• The audience listened in rapture to the beautiful music.
• His face showed pure rapture when he saw the surprise.
• The sunset raptured the young artist.
• Many Christians believe in the rapture of the faithful.
• The child's rapture at seeing snow was infectious.