Rapture
Noun
UK
/ˈræp.tʃə/
US
/ˈræp.tʃɚ/
Level: c1
Definition
Great joy, delight, or overwhelming happiness.
Example
"She smiled with rapture."
"The audience listened in rapture throughout the performance."
"The announcement filled the family with rapture and excitement."
Explanation
Rapture is an intense feeling of great happiness, delight, or excitement. It describes a state where someone feels completely filled with joy or emotional pleasure. The word is often used in literature and formal writing. In some religious contexts, the Rapture refers to the belief that believers will be taken to heaven at a special future event.