Rapt ( adjective , verb )

(As an adjective)

Rapt ( adjective )

1. Deeply absorbed or engrossed in something.
2. Delighted, enchanted, or pleased.

Origin:

Late middle english: from latin raptus "carried off", past participle of rapere "seize, carry off", from rap- "seized", from the verb prehendere.

Examples:

1. She was rapt in the book she was reading.
2. He was rapt by her beauty.
3. The audience was rapt by his performance.
4. He was rapt by the music.
5. The child was rapt in her own world.

(As a verb)

Rapt ( verb )

1. Deeply absorbed or engrossed in something.
2. Delighted, enchanted, or pleased.

Origin:

Late middle english: from latin raptus "carried off", past participle of rapere "seize, carry off", from rap- "seized", from the verb prehendere.

Examples:

1. She was rapt in the book she was reading.
2. He was rapt by her beauty.
3. The audience was rapt by his performance.
4. He was rapt by the music.
5. The child was rapt in her own world.