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1 rapturous
adjective (showing great delight: They gave him a rapturous welcome.) εκστατικός
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rapturous — rap|tu|rous [ˈræptʃərəs] adj [usually before noun] expressing great happiness or admiration used especially in news reports ▪ She was greeted with rapturous applause . rapturous reception/welcome ▪ He was given a rapturous welcome.… … Dictionary of contemporary English
rapturous — [[t]ræ̱ptʃərəs[/t]] ADJ: usu ADJ n A rapturous feeling or reaction is one of extreme happiness or enthusiasm. [JOURNALISM] The students gave him a rapturous welcome... Pope John Paul received a rapturous reception when he visited East Timor...… … English dictionary
rapturous — adjective Nelson Mandela received a rapturous welcome in London Syn: ecstatic, joyful, elated, euphoric, enraptured, on cloud nine, in seventh heaven, transported, enchanted, blissful, happy; enthusiastic, delighted, thrilled, overjoyed, rapt;… … Thesaurus of popular words
welcome — {{Roman}}I.{{/Roman}} noun ADJECTIVE ▪ big, enthusiastic, friendly, hearty (esp. AmE), great, rapturous (esp. BrE), rousing, special, tumultuous (esp. BrE) … Collocations dictionary
rapturous — adj. Rapturous is used with these nouns: ↑applause, ↑reception, ↑welcome … Collocations dictionary
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