as in enraptured
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as in violated
to engage in sexual activity and especially intercourse with a person unwilling or unable to give consent
invaders guilty of murdering and ravishing villagers
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as in delighted
to fill with overwhelming emotion (as wonder or delight)
travelers have long been ravished with wonder and awe by the immensity of the Great Pyramid at Giza
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The most ecstatic moment of my life was hearing Margaret Vivian Benedict’s healthy cry upon delivery … 01.12.24.Erin Clack, People.com, 29 Oct. 2024
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His collections received mostly positive, though hardly ecstatic, reviews, and it is understood some LVMH insiders looked dimly on some of his projects at Fendi.Miles Socha, WWD, 14 Oct. 2024
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Their personal connection blossoms out into a quietly exultant scene with the rest of the cast and the crew, a symbolic utopia of shared purpose.Richard Brody, The New Yorker, 4 Sep. 2024
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More than that, though, the festival is an exultant celebration of Hawick’s community, igniting feelings of intense pride and camaraderie.Yannic Rack, Smithsonian Magazine, 2 July 2024
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Saige Millgate from Melbourne, Australia, captured her 2-year-old son Kade's joyous response to what most would view as an everyday sight.Gordon G. Chang, Newsweek, 31 Oct. 2024
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From Bill Plaschke: The silent, somber Bronx suddenly was bathed in joyous dancing blue, a screaming scrum leaping and bouncing and hugging into history.Houston Mitchell, Los Angeles Times, 31 Oct. 2024
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Late-night hosts were delighted by the viral moment, taking multiple opportunities to comment on the former president’s ability to spit a verse.Emily Zemler, Rolling Stone, 24 Oct. 2024
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Here is a roundup of the performances – including a tribute to Buffett from James Taylor and Kenny Chesney, a surprise from Foreigner and a searing homage to a clearly delighted Osbourne – from this year’s Rock Hall induction ceremony.Melissa Ruggieri, USA TODAY, 20 Oct. 2024
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However, most of the guests were children who had already been having a pretty blissful afternoon.Mankaprr Conteh, Rolling Stone, 4 Nov. 2024
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Comments Whoopi Goldberg is blasting Joe Rogan’s recent claims that Donald Trump’s decade-old visit to The View was a blissful, happy-go-lucky experience for everyone involved.EW.com, EW.com, 28 Oct. 2024
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Thanksgiving is a joyful time for family to gather together and break bread.Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 1 Nov. 2024
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Much edgier and less bombastic than the logline implies, Fred Dekker’s joyful throwback combines the spirit of Universal and Hammer classics with a teen adventure plot that borrows equally from The Goonies and The Little Rascals.EW.com, EW.com, 31 Oct. 2024
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Liam always had his own exuberant charm live, a bit of a cheerleader, but intent on making a direct connection with the crowd.Rob Sheffield, Rolling Stone, 17 Oct. 2024
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Just a decade ago, Jacquemus had a devoted but small following and sold its wares—exuberant, tightly edited collections of breezy, bold colors—largely online.Nathan Heller, Vogue, 17 Oct. 2024
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And while those in power may trumpet the historic nature of this return, Diop is quick to question the jubilant tone.Alex Greenberger, ARTnews.com, 24 Oct. 2024
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The sparse crowd in the normally sedate surroundings of the Dubai terraces made of mostly jubilant South African fans let out a triumphant roar and their party was just getting started.Tristan Lavalette, Forbes, 18 Oct. 2024
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“Ravished.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ravished. Accessed 9 Nov. 2024.
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