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- [rapt]
- /ræpt/
- /ˈræpt.li/
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- [rapt]
- /ræpt/
Definitions of raptly word
- adjective raptly deeply engrossed or absorbed: a rapt listener. 1
- adjective raptly transported with emotion; enraptured: rapt with joy. 1
- adjective raptly showing or proceeding from rapture: a rapt smile. 1
- adjective raptly carried off spiritually to another place, sphere of existence, etc. 1
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Origin of raptly
First appearance:
before 1350 One of the 20% oldest English words
1350-1400; Middle English (past participle of rapen to carry off, abduct, rape) < Latin raptus seized, carried off (past participle of rapere), equivalent to rap- (see rape1) + -tus past participle suffix
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Parts of speech for Raptly
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
raptly popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 85% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data about 57% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
raptly usage trend in Literature
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adverb raptly
- absorbedly — deeply interested or involved; preoccupied: He had an absorbed look on his face.
- attentively — while giving attention; observantly: Please listen attentively.
- intently — firmly or steadfastly fixed or directed, as the eyes or mind: an intent gaze.
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