adj.
Pronunciation: ' rapt
Function: adjective
Etymology: Middle English, from Latin raptus, past participle of rapere to seize ― more at RAPID
Date: 14th century
1 : lifted up and carried away
2 : transported with emotion : ENRAPTURED
3 : wholly absorbed : ENGROSSED
– rapt · ly \ ' rap(t)-l ē \ adverb
– rapt · ness \ ' rap(t)-n ə s \ noun