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Definitions for: Rapt [adj] wholly absorbed as in thought; "deep in thought"; "that engrossed look or rapt delight"; "the book had her totally engrossed"; "enwrapped in dreams"; "so intent on this fantastic...narrative that she hardly stirred"- Walter de la Mare; "rapt with wonder"; "wrapped in thought"
[adj] deeply moved; "sat completely still, enraptured by the music"; "listened with rapt admiration"; "rapt in reverie"
Webster (1913) Definition: Rapt (r[a^]pt),
imp. & p. p. of Rap, to snatch away.
Rapt, a.
1. Snatched away; hurried away or along.
Waters rapt with whirling away. --Spenser.
2. Transported with love, admiration, delight, etc.;
enraptured. ``The rapt musician.'' --Longfellow.
3. Wholly absorbed or engrossed, as in work or meditation.
``Rapt in secret studies.'' --Shak.
Rapt, n. [From F. rapt abduction, rape, L. raptus, fr.
rapere to seize and carry off, to transport; or fr. E. rapt,
a. See Rapt, a., and Rapid.]
1. An ecstasy; a trance. [Obs.] --Bp. Morton.
2. Rapidity. [Obs.] --Sir T. Browne.
Rapt, v. i.
1. To transport or ravish. [Obs.] --Drayton.
2. To carry away by force. [Obs.] --Daniel.
Synonyms: absorbed, attentive, captive, engrossed, enraptured, enwrapped, intent, moved(p), wrapped
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