Meaning of the word rapture in English

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rapture

US /ˈræp.tʃɚ/

UK /ˈræp.tʃər/

a feeling of intense pleasure or joy

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She listened to the music with an expression of pure rapture.

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The audience was in rapture after the performance.

Synonym:

ecstasy bliss euphoria elation joy

(in Christian theology) the transporting of believers to heaven at the Second Coming of Christ

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Many Christians believe in the Rapture, when believers will be taken up to meet Christ.

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The sermon discussed the theological implications of the Rapture.

Related Word:

rapturous