rapt

[ rapt ]

/ ræpt /

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adjective

deeply engrossed or absorbed: a rapt listener.

transported with emotion; enraptured: rapt with joy.

showing or proceeding from rapture: a rapt smile.

carried off spiritually to another place, sphere of existence, etc.

Origin of rapt

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

SYNONYMS FOR rapt

2 ecstatic, spellbound, bewitched.

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OTHER WORDS FROM rapt

rapt·ly, adverb rapt·ness, noun

WORDS THAT MAY BE CONFUSED WITH rapt

rapped rapt wrapped wrapt

Words nearby rapt

rapport, rapporteur, rapprochement, rappé pie, rapscallion, rapt, raptor, raptorial, rapture, rapture of the deep, raptured

Definition for rapt (2 of 3)

rap ¹

[ rap ]

/ ræp /

verb (used with object), rapped, rap·ping.

to strike, especially with a quick, smart, or light blow: He rapped the door with his cane.

to utter sharply or vigorously: to rap out a command.

(of a spirit summoned by a medium) to communicate (a message) by raps (often followed by out).

Slang. to criticize sharply: Critics could hardly wait to rap the play.

Slang. to arrest, detain, or sentence for a crime.

Metallurgy. to jar (a pattern) loose from a sand mold.

verb (used without object), rapped, rap·ping.

to knock smartly or lightly, especially so as to make a noise: to rap on a door.

Slang. to talk or discuss, especially freely, openly, or volubly; chat.

Slang. to talk rhythmically to the beat of rap music.

noun

a quick, smart, or light blow: a rap on the knuckles with a ruler.

the sound produced by such a blow: They heard a loud rap at the door.

Slang. blame or punishment, especially for a crime.

Slang. a criminal charge: a murder rap.

Slang. response, reception, or judgment: The product has been getting a very bad rap.

Slang.

a talk, conversation, or discussion; chat.
talk designed to impress, convince, etc.; spiel: a high-pressure sales rap.

rap music.

Origin of rap

1300–50; 1960–65 for def 8; Middle English rappen (v.), rap(p)e (noun); akin to Swedish rappa to beat, drub, German rappeln to rattle; senses “to talk,” “conversation, talk” perhaps of distinct orig., though the hypothesis that it is a shortening of repartee is questionable

WORDS THAT MAY BE CONFUSED WITH rap

rap wrap rapped rapt wrapped

Definition for rapt (3 of 3)

rap ³

[ rap ]

/ ræp /

verb (used with object), rapped or rapt, rap·ping. Archaic.

to carry off; transport.

to transport with rapture.

to seize for oneself; snatch.

Origin of rap

First recorded in 1520–30; back formation from rapt

Example sentences from the Web for rapt

Ali walked up and hugged Gil, and the pair discussed music and racism and current events before a rapt audience.

‘The Prince of Chocolate City’: When Gil Scott-Heron Became A Music Icon |Marcus Baram |November 15, 2014 |DAILY BEAST
Golden Age-of-TV evangelists prate on about which glorified soap operas are most deserving of our rapt attention.

America’s Meddlers Are Our Worst Enemies |Stefan Beck |October 3, 2014 |DAILY BEAST
The crowd in Powell's was rapt—when it wasn't doubled over in laughter.

Reza Aslan’s Sweet Revenge |Winston Ross |July 31, 2013 |DAILY BEAST
Iran's nuclear plan is progressing," he told a rapt audience, but added, "Iran is being careful not to cross any red lines.

What The Head Of Israel's Military Intelligence Thinks Of Iran |Ali Gharib |March 14, 2013 |DAILY BEAST

Familiar with this horrendous chapter in history, the Israelis followed the commentary and exhibits mostly in rapt silence.

Looking Each Other in the Eye |Emily L. Hauser |September 20, 2012 |DAILY BEAST
He looked from her to the rapt, weather-browned faces of his men.

The Trail of Conflict |Emilie Baker Loring
The woman's eyes were rapt now, her hands tightly clenched, her lips parted, her cheeks a little flushed.

A Bed of Roses |W. L. George
He ran the gamut of vocal conceit, and the polyglot fertility of his fancy simply astounded his rapt auditor.

The Holy Cross and Other Tales |Eugene Field
The latter had taken up her latest novel, and was devouring it with rapt attention.

Adrien Leroy |Charles Garvice
At the other end of the table I could see the German sitting silent and unnoticing, rapt in the joys of deglutition.

Masterpieces of Mystery |Various

British Dictionary definitions for rapt (1 of 5)

rapt ¹

/ (ræpt) /

adjective

totally absorbed; engrossed; spellbound, esp through or as if through emotion rapt with wonder

characterized by or proceeding from rapture a rapt smile

Derived forms of rapt

raptly, adverb

Word Origin for rapt

C14: from Latin raptus carried away, from rapere to seize; see rape 1

British Dictionary definitions for rapt (2 of 5)

rapt ²

/ (ræpt) /

adjective

Also: wrapped Australian and NZ informal very pleased: delighted

British Dictionary definitions for rapt (3 of 5)

rap ¹

/ (ræp) /

verb raps, rapping or rapped

to strike (a fist, stick, etc) against (something) with a sharp quick blow; knock he rapped at the door

(intr) to make a sharp loud sound, esp by knocking

(tr) to rebuke or criticize sharply

(tr foll by out) to put (forth) in sharp rapid speech; utter in an abrupt fashion to rap out orders

(intr) slang to talk, esp volubly

(intr) to perform a rhythmic monologue with a musical backing

rap over the knuckles to reprimand

noun

a sharp quick blow or the sound produced by such a blow

a sharp rebuke or criticism

slang voluble talk; chatter stop your rap

a fast, rhythmic monologue over a prerecorded instrumental track
(as modifier)rap music

slang a legal charge or case

beat the rap US and Canadian slang to escape punishment or be acquitted of a crime

take the rap slang to suffer the consequences of a mistake, misdeed, or crime, whether guilty or not

Derived forms of rap

rapping, noun

Word Origin for rap

C14: probably of Scandinavian origin; compare Swedish rappa to beat

British Dictionary definitions for rapt (4 of 5)

rap ²

/ (ræp) /

noun

(used with a negative) the least amount (esp in the phrase not to care a rap)

Word Origin for rap

C18: probably from ropaire counterfeit coin formerly current in Ireland

British Dictionary definitions for rapt (5 of 5)

rap ³

/ (ræp) /

verb, noun

Australian informal a variant spelling of wrap (def. 8), wrap (def. 14)

Cultural definitions for rapt

rap

A form of pop music characterized by spoken or chanted rhymed lyrics, with a syncopated, repetitive accompaniment. Rap music originated in the second half of the twentieth century in black urban communities. (See also hip-hop.)

Idioms and Phrases with rapt

rap

In addition to the idiom beginning with rap

rap someone's knuckles

also see:

beat the rap
bum rap
not give a damn (rap)
take the rap

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verb (used with object), rapped, rap·ping.

verb (used without object), rapped, rap·ping.

noun

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Definition for rapt (3 of 3)

verb (used with object), rapped or rapt, rap·ping. Archaic.

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adjective

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adjective

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verb raps, rapping or rapped

noun

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noun

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verb, noun

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Definition for rapt (2 of 3)

verb (used with object), rapped, rap·ping.

verb (used without object), rapped, rap·ping.

noun

Origin of rap

WORDS THAT MAY BE CONFUSED WITH rap

Definition for rapt (3 of 3)

verb (used with object), rapped or rapt, rap·ping. Archaic.

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adjective

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adjective

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verb raps, rapping or rapped

noun

Derived forms of rap

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noun

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verb, noun

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