Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

ravishment

noun

/ˈræv.ɪʃ.mənt/

Definition

The act of seizing and carrying away by force; a violent or passionate act of capturing someone’s affections or senses.

Examples

The ravishment of nature’s beauty was evident in her breathtaking artwork.
In the midst of the celebration, he was struck by a sense of ravishment, feeling completely engulfed in joy.

Meaning

Ravishment refers to a state of intense delight or the act of forcibly taking someone away, typically used in the context of emotional or physical abduction.