rapture
noun/ˈræptʃər/
Frequency rank: #10,985 most common English word
Meaning
A feeling of intense joy or delight; ecstasy.
Example sentence
She stood at the edge of the canyon, lost in rapture as she gazed at the breathtaking view.
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