— ravishedly , adv. — ravisher , n.
/rav"ish/ , v.t.
1. to fill with strong emotion, esp. joy.
2. to seize and carry off by force.
3. to carry off (a woman) by force.
4. to rape (a woman).
[ 1250-1300; ME ravishen raviss-, long s. of ravir to seize rapere; see RAPE 1 ]
Syn. 1. enrapture, transport, enthrall, delight, captivate.