Enrapt and Rapt

Enrapt

Enrapt adjective - Experiencing or marked by overwhelming usually pleasurable emotion.
Usage example: enrapt concertgoers just sat there in motionless silence as the pianist flawlessly executed the piece

Rapt and enrapt are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Rapt" instead an adjective "Enrapt".

Rapt

Rapt adjective - Experiencing or marked by overwhelming usually pleasurable emotion.
Usage example: a rock band that still attracts rapt crowds of aging baby boomers

Enrapt and rapt are semantically related. You can use "Enrapt" instead an adjective "Rapt".

Nearby Word: rapturous
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