Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

rapt

Adjective
/ræpt/
Definition
Fully absorbed or engrossed in something.
Examples
  • She listened with rapt attention to the speaker’s story.
  • The children watched the magician’s performance with rapt amazement.
Meaning
When someone is described as ‘rapt’, it means they are completely captivated or fascinated by what they are experiencing or observing.
Synonyms
  • Enthralled
  • Captivated
  • Engrossed
  • Absorbed
  • Spellbound