ravish — to fill with delight; enchant completely
Part of speech: VERB
Definition: to fill with delight; enchant completely
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈrævɪʃ/
Korean meaning: 완전히 매혹시키다, 황홀하게 하다
Korean pronunciation: **래**비시
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 violinist's performance ravishes the enchanted audience with pure musical delight
A lavish feast will truly ravish!
🎤Pronunciation
🌳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.
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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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