Definitions

1. noun

a state of great happiness or excitement, especially when caused by something beautiful or impressive

“The music was so beautiful that it filled the whole auditorium with rapture.”

2. noun

a feeling of great joy or delight, especially when caused by something pleasant or enjoyable

“The couple’s wedding day was filled with rapture and happiness.”

3. noun

a state of being lifted or carried away, especially by strong emotions or spiritual feelings

“The preacher’s sermon was so powerful that it lifted the congregation into a state of rapture.”

4. verb

to take or be taken into a state of great happiness or excitement

“The news of the wedding raptured the whole family with joy.”

5. noun

in Christianity, the second coming of Christ, when believers will be taken up to heaven

“The rapture is a central doctrine in many Christian denominations.”