rapturous

Example Sentences

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Fennell’s “Wuthering Heights” is a soaring, achingly romantic tribute to the rapturous feeling of reading a great book, tearing through every page in a single afternoon.

From Salon • Feb. 14, 2026

There was rapturous applause and tears as Rachel's family discovered their much loved sister, friend and mum is coming home a winner.

From BBC • Jan. 23, 2026

Western Digital and Seagate trade at P/Es in the low 20s, still a slight discount to the market, despite forecasts for rapturous earnings growth.

From Barron's • Jan. 2, 2026

That rave notice and the many others that followed, along with the rapturous reports sent back by artists and tourists alike, helped shame L.A. into reviving the floundering plans for Disney Hall.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 5, 2025

Dill experienced the familiar rapturous rush of excitement and adrenaline as it neared and began laying on the whistle.

From "The Serpent King" by Jeff Zentner