Ravish

usgb/ˈrævɪʃ/
verb

To fill someone with strong emotions, especially joy.

The beautiful sunset ravished everyone who saw it.
Visual representation of "ravish" - To fill someone with strong emotions, especially joy.

Often appears as...

  • ravished by the beauty
  • ravished my senses

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Formal

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Positive Emotion

Used to describe experiencing overwhelming positive feelings, like extreme joy or pleasure.

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The opera performance ravished the audience with its beauty.
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Metaphorical Use

Often used metaphorically to describe the impact of something intensely pleasing to the senses.

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The aroma of the fresh bread ravished the passersby.
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Figurative Expression

Use 'ravish' figuratively to express deep admiration or being emotionally moved.

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The artist's use of color ravished the critics.
Visual representation of the word "Ravish"

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