enrapture
UK: ɪnˈræptʃə | US: ɪnˈræptʃər
vt. to fill with great delight or joy; to captivate utterly
The word "enrapture" combines the prefix "en-" (from Old French, meaning "cause to be"), the root "rapt" (from Latin "raptus," meaning "seized" or "carried away," related to ecstasy or transport), and the suffix "-ure" (a noun/verb-forming suffix indicating action or result). Historically, "rapt" described a state of being carried away by intense emotion, often spiritually or emotionally. Over time, "enrapture" evolved to signify overwhelming delight or captivation, preserving the core idea of being "seized by joy."
The symphony's beauty enraptured the entire audience.
She was enraptured by the stunning sunset over the ocean.
His poetic words enraptured her heart.
The children were enraptured by the magician's performance.
The novel's vivid descriptions enrapture readers from the first page.