C2adverbformalemotionsarts
US/ˈræp.tʃər.əs.li/
UK/ˈræp.tʃər.əs.li/
with very great joy and excitement
In context
The audience applauded rapturously when the singer walked on stage.
The book was rapturously received by critics around the world.
She spoke rapturously about her first trip to Paris.
Words that go with rapturously
adverb + verb
- rapturously receivedThe new film was rapturously received at the festival.
- rapturously applaudThe crowd rapturously applauded the final song.
- rapturously welcomeFans rapturously welcomed the team home.
verb + adverb
- applaud rapturouslyThey applauded rapturously for five minutes.
- greet rapturouslyThe children greeted him rapturously.
- praise rapturouslyCritics praised the performance rapturously.