C2adjectiveformalemotionsarts
US/ˈræp.tʃər.əs/
UK/ˈræp.tʃər.əs/
showing extreme joy or enthusiasm
In context
The singer received rapturous applause at the end of the concert.
The film got a rapturous reception from critics around the world.
The returning soldiers were given a rapturous welcome by the whole town.
Words that go with rapturous
adjective + noun
- rapturous applauseThe play ended to rapturous applause.
- rapturous receptionThe new album had a rapturous reception.
- rapturous welcomeThe team got a rapturous welcome at the airport.
- rapturous cheersRapturous cheers filled the stadium after the goal.
- rapturous reviewsThe debut novel won rapturous reviews.