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Enthralled vs Rapturous - What's the difference?

enthralled | rapturous |

As adjectives the difference between enthralled and rapturous

is that enthralled is extremely happy or excited while rapturous is the state or condition of being full of rapture.

As a verb enthralled

is (enthrall).

enthralled

English

Adjective

(en adjective)
  • Extremely happy or excited
  • * 2014 , (Ruzwana Bashir), " The untold story of how a culture of shame perpetuates abuse. I know, I was a victim", The Guardian , 29 August 2014:
    • At 18 I was fortunate enough to receive an offer to study at Oxford University. I was enthralled with the exciting new world around me and tried desperately to fit in.

    Verb

    (head)
  • (enthrall)

    • rapturous

    English

    Adjective

    (en adjective)
  • The state or condition of being full of rapture
    • The rapturous emotions on the pulpit

    Related terms

    * rapture * rapturously * rapturesome