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- US Pronunciation
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- [rapt]
- /ræpt/
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [rapt]
- /ræpt/
Definitions of raptness word
- adjective raptness deeply engrossed or absorbed: a rapt listener. 1
- adjective raptness transported with emotion; enraptured: rapt with joy. 1
- adjective raptness showing or proceeding from rapture: a rapt smile. 1
- adjective raptness carried off spiritually to another place, sphere of existence, etc. 1
- noun raptness the condition or state of being rapt 0
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Origin of raptness
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 Raptness
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
raptness 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 most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.
raptness usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for raptness
noun raptness
- absorption — The absorption of a liquid, gas, or other substance is the process of it being soaked up or taken in.
- captivation — to attract and hold the attention or interest of, as by beauty or excellence; enchant: Her blue eyes and red hair captivated him.
- hang up — the way in which a thing hangs.
- immersion — an act or instance of immersing.
- intentness — firmly or steadfastly fixed or directed, as the eyes or mind: an intent gaze.
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