Definitions for raptus

raptus rap·tus

Spelling: [rap-tuh s]
IPA: /ˈræp təs/

Raptus is a 6 letter English word.

You can make 160 anagrams from letters in raptus (aprstu).

Definitions for raptus

noun

  1. a state of intense or overwhelming excitement; rapture; ecstasy.

Origin of raptus

1840-50; Latin: a seizing, equivalent to rap(ere) to seize, abduct, rape1 + -tus suffix of v. action

Examples for raptus

When in this state of mind Madame von Breuning used to say that he was in his "raptus."

Give greetings to all, including the good Madame Councillor, and tell her that I still occasionally have a raptus.

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