Enravish

/ɛnˈrævɪʃ/ verb

Definition

To seize with delight; to carry away with rapture or wonder.

Etymology

From 'en-' prefix plus 'ravish' (from Old French 'ravir', to seize). Similar to 'enrapture' but emphasizing more violent or complete capture of the senses.

Kelly Says

While 'enrapture' gently transports your emotions, 'enravish' suggests something more overwhelming—it's what happens when beauty hits you so hard you can barely think.

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