Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

ravish

verb
ˈræv.ɪʃ
Definition
To seize and carry away by force; to fill with delight.
Examples
  • She was ravished by the beautiful sunset over the ocean.
  • The story was so captivating that it ravished the audience’s imagination.
  • The sudden news of her promotion ravished her with joy.
Meaning
Ravish means to take hold of someone or something in a way that is overpowering and enchanting or to overwhelm someone with joy.
Synonyms
  • enrapture
  • delight
  • captivate
  • charm