ravish — to fill with delight; enchant completely
Part of speech: VERB
Definition: to fill with delight; enchant completely
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈrævɪʃ/
Example Sentences
- The chef's dessert ravished even the most sophisticated food critics
- My grandmother was ravished by K-pop music at age 80
- The view from the mountain top ravished our hearts
ravish
VERB[/ˈrævɪʃ/]
to fill with delight; enchant completely
The sunset views from the cliff ravish every traveler who climbs up here.
A lavish feast will truly ravish!
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🌳Etymology
Origin
From Old French 'ravir' meaning 'to seize' or 'to carry away,' which derives from Latin 'rapere' meaning 'to snatch' or 'to seize.' The word entered Middle English through Norman French influence.
Breakdown
rav- (from Latin rapere, to seize) + -ish (verb suffix) = ravish (to seize with emotion; to enchant completely)
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📝Examples
“The chef's dessert ravished even the most sophisticated food critics”
“My grandmother was ravished by K-pop music at age 80”
“The view from the mountain top ravished our hearts”
“She was ravished by his unexpected proposal during the pizza delivery”
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