Rapture
/ˈræptʃər/
A feeling of great joy and excitement, often experienced when something amazing happens, like getting a surprise gift or achieving a personal goal.
Examples
- When the teacher announced that we would be going on a field trip to the science museum, my classmates and I erupted in rapture, eagerly discussing all the amazing exhibits we hoped to see.
- As I opened the final chapter of my favorite book, a wave of rapture washed over me, knowing I was about to experience the thrilling conclusion of the story I had been immersed in for weeks.
- Watching the sunset from the hilltop, surrounded by my friends, filled me with a sense of rapture as we shared our dreams and laughed at the beauty of the colorful sky.
Synonyms
joy
delight
ecstasy
happiness
excitement
bliss
Antonyms
sadness
disappointment
misery
sorrow
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