rapturously

[US]/'ræptʃərəsli/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

adv. ecstatically, with great joy and enthusiasm.

Phrases & Collocations

rapturously happy

Example Sentences

Faustus summons Helen again and exclaims rapturously about her beauty.

"My dear, dear aunt," she rapturously cried, "what delight!what felicity!

She gazed rapturously at the beautiful sunset.

The audience applauded rapturously at the end of the performance.

He spoke rapturously about his favorite book.

The fans cheered rapturously as their team scored the winning goal.

She smiled rapturously when she saw her favorite singer on stage.

The children laughed rapturously while playing with their new toys.

The couple danced rapturously at their wedding reception.

She accepted the award rapturously, thanking everyone for their support.

He rapturously described the delicious meal he had at the restaurant.

The artist smiled rapturously as he admired his finished masterpiece.

Real-world Examples

Just like that, the rose-colored glasses come off. We can be so deeply, ecstatically, rapturously in love, Peter says.

Source: People Magazine

Dan was at the Keir Starmer speech in Birmingham and tells me that business leaders received it rapturously.

Source: Financial Times Podcast

Oh, Emil, " he cried, hugging his old friend rapturously, " why ain't you been up to see my boy?

Source: Ah, pioneers!

Getting through with her " ohs" Anne cast herself into Marilla's arms and rapturously kissed her sallow cheek.

Source: Anne of Green Gables (Original Version)

He cried, his eyes sparkling with delight and impatience, while He seized her hand, and pressed it rapturously to his lips.

Source: Monk (Part 2)

Here, too, in the cool shadows of the trees, Charles Hamilton had rapturously pressed her hand when she said she would marry him.

Source: Gone with the Wind

She leaned back in the buggy, her thin hands clasped before her, her face lifted rapturously to the white splendor above.

Source: Anne of Green Gables (Original Version)

Mr. Bumble, seeing with excruciating feelings, the delight of the two old paupers, who were tittering together most rapturously, hesitated for an instant.

Source: Oliver Twist (Original Version)

'My dear, dear aunt, ' she rapturously cried, 'what delight! what felicity! You give me fresh life and vigour. Adieu to disappointment and spleen.

Source: Pride and Prejudice - English Audio Version (Read by Emilia Fox)

He clasped her rapturously in his arms; He forgot his vows, his sanctity, and his fame: He remembered nothing but the pleasure and opportunity.

Source: Monk (Part 1)

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